Kayton
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kayton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 173 babies have been named Kayton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kayton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,091 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,091
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Kayton is also used as a girl name, ranked #54896.
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#14,996 in US
Greek origin
"manly, brave"
#15,191 in US
Old English (hlāw) origin
"from the burial mound"
#15,100 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"ruler of the people"
#15,133 in US
Sanskrit origin
"lord of the right path"
#15,071 in US
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"descendant of the champion"
#15,098 in US
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About the Name Kayton
Kayton is a boy name .
Is Kayton a boy or girl name? Kayton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,091 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54,896. Kayton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kayton is currently ranked #15,091 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kayton include Kay, Kayt, Kayty, Kaytie, Kaie, and Kaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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