Cayton
Pronunciation: [ k-AYT-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cayton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 118 babies have been named Cayton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cayton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,863 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,863
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Cayton
Cayton is a boy name .
Is Cayton a boy or girl name? Cayton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,863 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #50,429. Cayton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cayton is currently ranked #13,863 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cayton include Cay, Cayt, Cayty, Caytie, Caie, and Caykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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