Caton
Pronunciation: [ k-AT-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Caton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 199 babies have been named Caton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,678 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,678
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Caton
Caton is a boy name .
Is Caton a boy or girl name? Caton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,678 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,932. Caton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Caton is currently ranked #27,678 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caton include Cat, Cay, Caie, and Catkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caton include Cato . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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