Canton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAN-ton / /ˈkæntən/English; Chinese
Meaning
English: from the town; Chinese: a place name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Canton is derived from the English name for the city in China, known for its rich history in trade and culture. In the context of Chinese, it refers to the city of Guangzhou, which was historically known as Canton in the West. The name has been used in various contexts, including geography and as a surname.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Canton was first seen in the United States in 1988. Canton has ranked as high as #1361 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Canton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Canton (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |