Caton
Pronunciation: [ k-AT-uhn ]
Caton is a girl baby name. Ranked #45,932 in the US, popular nicknames include Cat, Cay, and Catie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Caton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 58 babies have been named Caton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #45,932 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #45,932
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Caton is also used as a boy name, ranked #27678.
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About the Name Caton
Caton is a girl name .
Is Caton a boy or girl name? Caton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #45,932 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,678. Caton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Caton is currently ranked #45,932 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caton include Cat, Cay, and Catie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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