Masculine dossier · first seen 1988
Canton
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2015
Peak era
2015
Peak births
33
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Canton
How many people are named Canton?
An estimated 531 living Americans are named Canton.
How rare is Canton?
Canton is very rare among babies today, with 18 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 45.5% from its 2015 peak.
How old is the typical Canton?
The median age of a living American named Canton is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 20 years old.
Is Canton still popular?
Not especially. Canton has been declining since its 2015 peak and registered 18 births in 2025.
1988Peak 20152025
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
45.5%
2025
18
All-time
538