Declining since 2019, #1,564 for boys today.
Popularity of Kacen since 2000
Babies named Kacen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 944 |
| 2020s | 597 |
Meaning & origin
Kacen is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in the year 2000. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking 1,564th at that time, but has been falling in use since then. In 2025, the name was given to roughly 1 in every 15,670 baby boys. The name is most common in South Carolina, Alabama, and Maryland. Kacen fits a trend of names like Jaxon, Brayden, and Kason that feature the popular '-en' or '-on' ending. While its exact meaning is unclear, it carries a contemporary, energetic feel that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Kacen appears to be a modern coinage, likely a variant of Cason or Kason, which themselves derive from the surname Cason or from place names. The name first entered U.S. birth records around 2000 and has seen modest use, particularly in the South.
Where Kacen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kace, Kay
Sibling names for Kacen
Names that share Kacen's style, for a brother or sister.
