Caton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek and English
Gender Distribution:
77% Masculine / 23% Feminine
Meaning:
Caton is a variant of the name Cate, which means 'pure' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Caton
Caton is a variant of the name Cate, which is short for Catherine. The name Catherine is of Greek origin and means 'pure.' It has been used as a feminine given name for centuries. Caton can also be a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'cotum,' meaning 'cottages.'
Popularity of the Name Caton
The popularity for the name Caton peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 12 births, which ranked number 14,380 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Caton had the most female births in 2003 with 12, which ranked number 8,505 out of 18,435 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2004 with 11, which ranked number 6,520 out of 13,227 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Caton has declined sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Caton has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Caton
- 20 Year Trend of Caton: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Caton: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Caton: -100.00%
Popularity of Caton by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Caton. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Caton in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Caton is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Caton
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