Rising since 1988, #840 for boys today.
Popularity of Casen since 1978
Babies named Casen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 137 |
| 2000s | 1,034 |
| 2010s | 3,476 |
| 2020s | 1,965 |
Meaning & origin
Casen is a modern first name that first appeared in United States birth records in 1978, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of creating new names from surnames and phonetic variations. As of 2025, it ranks 840th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 5,830 newborn boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been on a rising trajectory since 1988, peaking in 2014. The name is most common in West Virginia, Arkansas, and Kentucky. While Casen lacks deep historical roots, its clean, two-syllable sound and resemblance to popular names like Cason and Mason make it an appealing choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar.
Casen is a modern coinage, likely emerging as a variant of the surname-turned-first-name Cason, which in turn may derive from the English surname Carson or the Irish surname Casey. It also shares phonetic similarity with names like Kason and Kasen, which have gained popularity in the United States since the late 20th century. The name does not have an ancient lineage but reflects contemporary naming trends that favor surnames and phonetic innovations.
Where Casen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Case, Cay
Sibling names for Casen
Names that share Casen's style, for a brother or sister.
