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Kaeson

KAY-sən · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

2025 rank (boys)
#2,480
Babies named in 2025
54
Peak popularity
2018
2025 frequency
1 in 31,631 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2002

Rising since 2002, #2,480 for boys today.

Popularity of Kaeson since 1999

Babies named Kaeson per year in U.S. Social Security records.

265177200020102020Most births 2014Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s7
2000s132
2010s621
2020s366

Meaning & origin

Kaeson is a modern American name, first recorded in 1999 and entering steady use in the early 2000s. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2002, reflecting the broader trend of surnames and -son endings in boys' names. Its peak year so far was 2018. Kaeson is most popular in North Carolina and Texas. While its exact meaning is unclear, its sound fits comfortably alongside other contemporary favorites like Kaden and Jaxon.

Kaeson is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular sound element "Kae-" (as in Kaden or Kael) with the suffix "-son," a common pattern for boys' names in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It emerged in the United States in the late 1990s and has been in consistent use since the early 2000s.

Where Kaeson is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kae, Kayo

Variants: Kayson, Kason, Cason

Sibling names for Kaeson

Names that share Kaeson's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kaeson mean?
The meaning of Kaeson is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name without a traditional etymology.
How popular is the name Kaeson?
In 2024, Kaeson ranked 2,480 in the United States, with about 1 in every 31,631 baby boys given the name.
Is Kaeson a boy's name or a girl's name?
Kaeson is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.