538births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
2015Peak · United States
#5208United States 2025
Canton is a boy name family recorded 538 times in 1 country since 1988. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5208 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2015, at 1.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Canton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | English | 538 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5208 | 2015 | ▼ 39 % |
Questions about Canton
How popular is the name Canton?
In 2025 it ranked #5208 in the United States. Official registers record 538 births across 1 country.
When was Canton most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2015, at 1.2 births per 100,000.
Is Canton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Canton is a boy name.