Rising since 1992, #483 for boys today.
Popularity of Kasen since 1992
Babies named Kasen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 1,701 |
| 2010s | 6,080 |
| 2020s | 3,487 |
Meaning & origin
Kasen is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1992. It has steadily climbed in popularity, ranking 483rd in 2025, with about 1 in every 2,746 boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 2019. The name shows regional popularity in South Dakota, West Virginia, and Mississippi. Kasen likely originated as a creative respelling of Cason or similar names, fitting the trend of 'K' names and '-sen' endings that gained traction in the late 20th century. Its trajectory suggests continued growth, reflecting parents' preference for distinctive, phonetically straightforward choices.
Kasen is a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the popular 'K' initial with the fashionable '-sen' suffix (as seen in names like Jasen or Mason). It may also be a respelling of Cason or Kason, surnames that themselves derive from the Germanic name Gauth or from a place name. The name first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1992 and has since risen steadily, peaking in 2019.
Where Kasen 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.
“Kasen” around the world
Where Kasen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kase, Kasey, Kay
Sibling names for Kasen
Names that share Kasen's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kasen
Names whose popularity has moved with Kasen's over the last 50 years.
