Rising since 1998, #1,339 for boys today.
Popularity of Caysen since 1997
Babies named Caysen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 265 |
| 2010s | 1,209 |
| 2020s | 915 |
Meaning & origin
Caysen is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997. It has been steadily rising in popularity since 1998, reaching its peak rank of 1339 in 2025. The name is most commonly found in southern states, with Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama showing the highest usage. Its 1-in-11,945 frequency indicates a rare but growing choice among parents seeking a distinctive, trendy name. Caysen exemplifies the contemporary pattern of surnames and -sen endings, similar to Jaxon and Mason, and lacks historical or linguistic roots.
Caysen is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1997. It appears to be a creative respelling or variation of names like Cayden or Kaysen, following the fashionable -sen suffix trend. The name has seen a steady rise in usage, particularly in the southern United States, and has no known historical or linguistic roots.
Where Caysen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cay, Case
Sibling names for Caysen
Names that share Caysen's style, for a brother or sister.

