Kayton
Every Kayton since 1992 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayton
Kayton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,202 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 347 American babies have been named Kayton — about 52% boys and 48% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kayton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,202 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,410 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,252 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,344 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,462 | 7 | #10,277 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,401 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,410 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,897 | 11 | #7,380 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,206 | 11 | #7,325 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,540 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,738 | 8 | #9,168 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,506 | 10 | #7,857 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,578 | 9 | #8,461 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,410 | 6 | #11,550 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,198 | 9 | #8,447 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,430 | 10 | #7,877 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,468 | 5 | #13,512 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,250 | 9 | #8,667 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,150 | 7 | #10,354 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,929 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,532 | — | — |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,493 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,249 | 5 | #11,854 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,159 | 6 | #10,063 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,732 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,253 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayton in 2025?
Kayton ranked #10,202 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayton?
347 babies have been named Kayton in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayton most popular?
Kayton peaked in 2008, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Kayton a boy or girl name?
Kayton is used for both: about 48% of babies named Kayton have been girls and 52% boys.
Is the name Kayton rising or falling?
Kayton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.