Canton
Pronunciation: [ k-ANT-uhn ]
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Canton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 520 babies have been named Canton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Canton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,370 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,370
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Canton
Canton is a boy name .
Canton is currently ranked #7,370 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Canton include Can, Cant, Canty, Cantie, Cay, Caie, and Cankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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