Cayton
Pronunciation: [ k-AYT-uhn ]
Cayton is a girl baby name. Ranked #50,429 in the US, popular nicknames include Cay, Cayie, and Caytie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Cayton first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 27 babies have been named Cayton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cayton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #50,429 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #50,429
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Cayton is also used as a boy name, ranked #13863.
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About the Name Cayton
Cayton is a girl name .
Is Cayton a boy or girl name? Cayton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #50,429 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,863. Cayton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cayton is currently ranked #50,429 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cayton include Cay, Cayie, Caytie, and Cayty. 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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