Kayson
- Meaning
- Modern name; origin not settled
- Origin
- English
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What does Kayson mean?
Kayson means “Modern name; origin not settled”.
Kayson is a modern name associated with the group of spellings that includes Cason, Cayson, and Kaysen. Its sound fits alongside names such as Mason and Jason. A surname or place-name explanation is sometimes proposed, but that does not establish one certain historical meaning for every Kayson.
The initial K and the middle y make its usual English sound visible on the page. Families comparing these spellings can decide whether a surname connection or a contemporary sound matters more to them. Kayson stands as a full given name, while Kay can work informally. Popularity records treat the different spellings separately.
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How popular is Kayson?
United States · 2025Explore how often Kayson is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #264 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Kayson
- 1,305 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 13.1% More than 2024
Kayson 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 | #264 | 1,305 |
| 2025 | Girls | #10,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | Boys | #291 | 1,154 |
| 2024 | Girls | #10,686 | 9 |
| 2023 | Boys | #278 | 1,224 |
| 2023 | Girls | #7,451 | 15 |
| 2022 | Boys | #278 | 1,238 |
| 2022 | Girls | #12,903 | 7 |
| 2021 | Boys | #283 | 1,222 |
| 2021 | Girls | #8,722 | 12 |
| 2020 | Boys | #294 | 1,162 |
| 2020 | Girls | #9,911 | 10 |
| 2019 | Boys | #324 | 1,028 |
| 2019 | Girls | #7,941 | 14 |
| 2018 | Boys | #344 | 971 |
| 2018 | Girls | #8,369 | 13 |
| 2017 | Boys | #349 | 970 |
| 2017 | Girls | #7,647 | 15 |
| 2016 | Boys | #380 | 858 |
| 2016 | Girls | #8,634 | 13 |
| 2015 | Boys | #434 | 704 |
| 2015 | Girls | #8,695 | 13 |
| 2014 | Boys | #431 | 706 |
| 2014 | Girls | #6,861 | 18 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Kayson
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Kaysen
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern Cason variant; also a surname
Listed as a related name to Kayson.
Kasen
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name without an established single meaning
Listed as a related name to Kayson.
Kaison
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name without a single established meaning
Listed as a related name to Kayson.
Kason
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name of uncertain origin
Listed as a related name to Kayson.
Cayson
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern variation of Cason; meaning uncertain
Listed as a related name to Kayson.
Cason
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name or surname; exact meaning uncertain
Listed among Kayson’s variations and related forms.
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