Cayson
- Meaning
- Modern variation of Cason; meaning uncertain
- Origin
- English
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What does Cayson mean?
Cayson means “Modern variation of Cason; meaning uncertain”.
Cayson is a modern spelling in the Cason and Kayson group. Its familiar sound does not establish a reliable meaning of either “calf town” or “brave in battle.” Those translations are sometimes attached to related-looking names, but the history of this particular contemporary form is not secure enough to present either as a settled definition.
The ay spelling makes the usual first vowel more visible than it is in Cason. Cay is a possible short form, although Cayson is already a manageable two-syllable name. Parents who want to honor a Cason surname may prefer the inherited spelling; those choosing by sound can compare the C and K forms without expecting each to carry a separate meaning.
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How popular is Cayson?
United States · 2025Explore how often Cayson is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #835 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Cayson
- 296 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 10.8% Fewer than 2024
Cayson over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #835 | 296 |
| 2024 | Boys | #764 | 332 |
| 2023 | Boys | #794 | 316 |
| 2022 | Boys | #683 | 396 |
| 2021 | Boys | #632 | 437 |
| 2020 | Boys | #709 | 354 |
| 2019 | Boys | #659 | 401 |
| 2019 | Girls | #16,020 | 5 |
| 2018 | Boys | #624 | 427 |
| 2018 | Girls | #16,176 | 5 |
| 2017 | Boys | #576 | 473 |
| 2017 | Girls | #12,990 | 7 |
| 2016 | Boys | #550 | 526 |
| 2015 | Boys | #624 | 430 |
| 2014 | Boys | #694 | 360 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Kayson
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name; origin not settled
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Casen
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern variation of Cason; meaning uncertain
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Cason
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name or surname; exact meaning uncertain
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James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
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Jack
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
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Hudson
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Hugh's son
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