Unisex · #9,864 in 2026

Kayton

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#6,347 (2016)
Total Babies
173
5-Yr Trend
-29%
👧 Girl peak #7,998 (167 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,347 (173 total)
👦As Boy Name
1999
First Year
2024
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#6347
Peak Rank
173
Total Count
21
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
2021
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#7998
Peak Rank
167
Total Count
20
Years Active

The Story of Kayton

As a girl name

Kayton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 13 Kaytons were born — ranking #7,998 that year. As of 2026, Kayton ranks #15,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 167 Kaytons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kayton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1999, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 13 Kaytons were born — ranking #6,347 that year. As of 2026, Kayton ranks #9,864 for boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-29%). In total, more than 173 Kaytons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kayton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kayton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kayton

What does the name Kayton mean?
Kayton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kayton in 2026?
In 2026, Kayton ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Kayton most popular?
Kayton reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,347 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Kayton a unisex name?
Yes — Kayton is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 49% of Kaytons assigned female and 51% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kayton?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kayton include Murdock, Bingham, Berel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kayton

Kayton is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 173 births in the dataset. Kayton's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,347. Use the chart and map above to compare Kayton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.