Bridge town or corner
Derived from the Old French word 'canton', meaning a corner or district. In an English context, it often refers to a settlement near a bridge or a specific administrative division. It has recently gained traction as a topographical surname-name similar to Camden or Colton.
Less common today
Canton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,402 in 2015.
Grammy-nominated Christian hip hop artist
A character in the television series 'The Unit' · The Unit
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
