Declining since 2014, #846 for boys today.
Popularity of Cason since 1973
Babies named Cason per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 238 |
| 1990s | 513 |
| 2000s | 2,585 |
| 2010s | 5,915 |
| 2020s | 1,984 |
Meaning & origin
Cason is a modern English surname-turned-first name that has been in use since 1973. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking 846th in 2025 with approximately 1 in 5,870 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has been declining in use since its 2014 peak, though it remains most common in states like Kentucky, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Cason follows the broader trend of surname-styled names such as Mason, Carson, and Grayson, appealing to parents seeking a contemporary yet familiar sound.
Cason is generally considered a modern English surname-derived given name, likely a variant of Carson or a patronymic from the medieval given name Cass (itself a short form of Cassandra or a nickname). As a surname, it may also denote 'son of Cass' or 'son of the marsh-dwellers' (from Old English 'carr' meaning marsh). It emerged as a first name in the late 20th century, following the trend of using surnames as first names.
Where Cason 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, Cace, Sonny
Sibling names for Cason
Names that share Cason's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Cason
Names whose popularity has moved with Cason's over the last 50 years.
