Kanton
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Meaning & Origin
Kanton is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Kanton first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 150 babies have been named Kanton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kanton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,883 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,883
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kanton
Kanton is a boy name .
Kanton is currently ranked #28,883 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kanton include Kan, Kant, Kanty, Kantie, Kay, Kaie, and Kankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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