Canton
Every Canton since 1988 — 538 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Canton
Canton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,241 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 538 American babies have been named Canton. Its peak came in 2015, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Canton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Canton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,241 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,906 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,964 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,203 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,374 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,495 |
| 2019 | 19 | #4,990 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,500 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,617 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,896 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,381 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,546 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,420 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,892 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,615 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,089 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,452 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,564 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,396 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,722 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,072 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,825 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,133 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10,915 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,422 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,315 |
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| 1990 | 8 | #5,906 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Canton in 2025?
Canton ranked #5,241 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Canton?
538 babies have been named Canton in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Canton most popular?
Canton peaked in 2015, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Canton a boy or girl name?
Canton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Canton rising or falling?
Canton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.