Rising since 1998, #415 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaysen since 1998
Babies named Kaysen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 15 |
| 2000s | 95 | 357 |
| 2010s | 261 | 2,968 |
| 2020s | 79 | 3,300 |
Meaning & origin
Kaysen is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1998 and steadily climbing in use since then. By 2025 it reached its peak at rank 415, with about 1 in 2,213 boys receiving the name. It is most popular in West Virginia, Hawaii, and Mississippi, suggesting a regional appeal in states that favor innovative, surname-style names. Kaysen fits a contemporary trend of names ending in -sen or -son (like Bryson or Jayson) that are perceived as strong and masculine. Despite its recent creation, it has carved out a distinct identity apart from more established variants like Kason or Caysen. Its rapid rise since the late 1990s reflects parents' ongoing attraction to unique, modern-sounding names with a familiar pattern.
Kaysen is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1998. It follows the trendy pattern of surnames or place names ending in -sen (such as Jackson or Mason) adapted as given names. There is no traditional etymology or historical usage outside of recent American naming fashion.
Where Kaysen 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: Kaye, Kay
Sibling names for Kaysen
Names that share Kaysen's style, for a brother or sister.
