Declining since 2021, #2,304 for boys today.
Popularity of Caison since 1990
Babies named Caison per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 460 |
| 2020s | 398 |
Meaning & origin
Caison is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1990. It remains relatively uncommon, ranking 2,304 in 2025, with an incidence of roughly 1 in 28,468 births. The name's popularity peaked in 2022, but has since declined, showing a falling trajectory as of 2021. Its use is most concentrated in North Carolina, New York, and Florida, suggesting regional appeal. While its exact origin is unclear, Caison fits a pattern of contemporary invented names ending in the trendy 'son' syllable, similar to Cason or Kason. Parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name may find Caison appealing for its modern feel and connection to popular naming trends.
Caison is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1990. It appears to be a respelling or derivative of names like Cason or Kason, which themselves are likely American inventions based on the -son suffix common in surnames. The name has no long historical derivation and is primarily used in English-speaking countries.
Where Caison is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cai, Case, Sonny
Sibling names for Caison
Names that share Caison's style, for a brother or sister.
