A district or administrative division
Kanton is a modern English variation of the word 'canton', which refers to a political or administrative subdivision of a country, most notably in Switzerland. It is used as a surname-style given name, often chosen for its crisp, rhythmic sound and similarity to names like Kenton or Landon.
Less common today
Kanton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,972 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
