Cayton
Boy nameCayton has been given to 145 babies in the U.S. since 1986. It peaked in 2013.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
145
Peak year
2013 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1986
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
19% girls / 81% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Cayton — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cayton.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cayton?
Cayton has been given to 145 babies in the U.S. since 1986. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cayton peak?
Cayton peaked in 2013, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Cayton a girl or boy name?
Cayton is primarily a boy name (81% of babies named Cayton are boys).
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