NAME PROFILE
Canton
Derived from the German word for 'hunter,' this name signifies a person with a focused and ambitious nature. It portrays a personality that is resourceful, energetic, and always ready to pursue new opportunities with enthusiasm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 538 |
| Gender | Male (7% / 93%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2004 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 67%MO — 17%FL — 17%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Jager Henry (Rock Musician and Drummer) · Jager (Defensive Operator in the video game Rainbow Six Siege) · Evan Jager (Olympic Silver Medalist in Steeplechase) · Jager (Prominent character in the anime series 'Ginga Densetsu Weed') · Jeff Jager (Author and Military Strategist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JayJagger
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