Kaysen
- Meaning
- Modern Cason variant; also a surname
- Origin
- English
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What does Kaysen mean?
Kaysen means “Modern Cason variant; also a surname”.
Kaysen is a spelling associated with Cason and Kayson, and it also occurs as a surname. A single meaning such as “calf town” is not securely established for every modern given-name use. The surname and contemporary spelling histories should be distinguished rather than treated as one certain origin.
Writer Susanna Kaysen and chef Gavin Kaysen are recognizable surname bearers. A family may choose Kaysen to honor a surname or simply prefer its written form. Kay is a possible shortening. Comparing Kaysen with Kayson is mainly a spelling choice for many English-speaking families, though individual pronunciation preferences can differ.
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Kaysen?
United States · 2025Explore how often Kaysen is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #415 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Kaysen
- 772 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 60.8% More than 2024
Kaysen 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 | #415 | 772 |
| 2025 | Girls | #7,677 | 14 |
| 2024 | Boys | #597 | 480 |
| 2024 | Girls | #6,801 | 17 |
| 2023 | Boys | #569 | 515 |
| 2023 | Girls | #10,745 | 9 |
| 2022 | Boys | #538 | 553 |
| 2022 | Girls | #9,349 | 11 |
| 2021 | Boys | #581 | 482 |
| 2021 | Girls | #8,721 | 12 |
| 2020 | Boys | #562 | 498 |
| 2020 | Girls | #7,067 | 16 |
| 2019 | Boys | #576 | 483 |
| 2019 | Girls | #5,228 | 25 |
| 2018 | Boys | #626 | 426 |
| 2018 | Girls | #6,389 | 19 |
| 2017 | Boys | #656 | 391 |
| 2017 | Girls | #4,995 | 27 |
| 2016 | Boys | #716 | 342 |
| 2016 | Girls | #6,077 | 21 |
| 2015 | Boys | #710 | 351 |
| 2015 | Girls | #4,351 | 33 |
| 2014 | Boys | #768 | 305 |
| 2014 | Girls | #3,961 | 38 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Kaysen
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Kayson
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name; origin not settled
Listed as a related name to Kaysen.
Kaison
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name without a single established meaning
Listed as a related name to Kaysen.
Cason
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name or surname; exact meaning uncertain
Listed among Kaysen’s variations and related forms.
James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares an origin with Kaysen.
Jack
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares an origin with Kaysen.
Hudson
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Hugh's son
Shares an origin with Kaysen.
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