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Canton

Canton is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Canton?

Recorded births named Canton by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	538 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Canton's popularity over time

Babies named Canton per year — United States (1988–2025). United States peaked in 2015 (33/yr).

When was Canton popular?

Canton reached its peak in 2015, when it was the #7544 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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