Cayson

A familiar American name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsAmericanDeclining
#762 32in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Cayson is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a variant spelling of Cason or Kasen, in the contemporary -ayson rhyming name tradition. Like Kayson and Jayson, it takes a familiar sound and gives it a fresh visual identity through the CAY- opening.

Cayson is a clean, modern American name that sits naturally in the Caden/Caiden/Cayden family while offering its own distinctive written form. The -son ending gives it a gentle patrilineal feel while the CAY- opening keeps it contemporary. Currently in the top 800, it has steady, appealing momentum.

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Popularity Over Time

Cayson climbed 2326 spots in the last 20 years — from #3088 to #762.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Cayson
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,834
2010s3,498
2000s678
1990s58

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(32 years, 19932024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Cayson
YearBirthsRank
2024332#762
2023316#794
2022395#683
2021437#632
2020354#709
2019400#661
2018427#624
2017473#576
2016525#550
2015430#624
2014360#694
2013263#822
2012251#847
2011195#994
2010174#1102
2009175#1065
2008165#1112
200798#1595
200669#1950
200539#2759

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Cayson as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Cayson has also been given to 48 girls in the U.S. since 2003.

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Current rank
48
Total births
2003
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Cayson be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Cayson is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #762. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19932024) · Methodology