Rising since 2000, #1,554 for boys today.
Popularity of Kysen since 2000
Babies named Kysen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 762 |
| 2020s | 692 |
Meaning & origin
Kysen entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2000 and has been steadily rising since then, reaching its peak rank of 1554 in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 15,528 newborn boys received the name. It is most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Carolina. While its exact etymology is unclear, Kysen fits a pattern of modern names that echo surname styles ending in -son, similar to Bryson and Kyson. The name's growth in the 2020s reflects a broader taste for inventive, phonetically appealing names that feel both fresh and familiar.
Kysen is a modern coinage, likely formed on the pattern of popular surnames-turned-first-names ending in -son, such as Bryson or Kyson. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2000, suggesting an invented name rather than one with historical roots. Its rise in the 2020s reflects a broader trend of creative, sound-driven names.
Where Kysen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky
Variants: Kyson
Sibling names for Kysen
Names that share Kysen's style, for a brother or sister.
