Kaeson

A boy's name of Old French origin with 1,071 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#2449 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. boy's names, Kaeson currently holds position #2449. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.

With records spanning 1999 to 2024, Kaeson has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

In the most recent SSA release, Kaeson ranks #2449 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Kaeson is a boy's baby name of Old French origin, a variant of Jason or Cayson, from the Greek hero Iason, meaning 'healer,' or from the Old French caissier meaning 'treasurer.' The K-opening gives it a contemporary, stylish edge.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Kaeson is rooted in the Old French tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1999 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Kaeson’s 1,071 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.

At a Glance

#2449

Current Rank

1,071

Total births

Since 1999

2014

Peak year

77 births

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Popularity Over Time

Kaeson climbed 6994 spots in the last 20 years — from #9443 to #2449.

First appeared: 1999Peak: 2014 (77 births)Current: #2449

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kaeson
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	312	#2266	▼
2010s	620	#2211	▲
2000s	132	#6534	▲
1990s	7	#8293	—

The Story of Kaeson

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2014, Kaeson is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kaeson are most likely born between 2004 and 2024.

How rare is Kaeson?

Only about 1 in every 64,286 babies born in 2024 was named Kaeson — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2010s with 620 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Kaeson by the numbers

Would fill 22 school buses
Meeting one Kaeson per day would take 2.9 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 1999–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kaeson
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	56	#2449	-7 (-11.1%)
2023	63	#2259	-3 (-4.5%)
2022	66	#2205	+7 (11.9%)
2021	59	#2337	-9 (-13.2%)
2020	68	#2082	-3 (-4.2%)
2019	71	#2054	-2 (-2.7%)
2018	73	#2006	+9 (14.1%)
2017	64	#2143	+2 (3.2%)
2016	62	#2194	+12 (24.0%)
2015	50	#2504	-27 (-35.1%)
2014	77	#1895	+23 (42.6%)
2013	54	#2347	-9 (-14.3%)
2012	63	#2146	+5 (8.6%)
2011	58	#2249	+10 (20.8%)
2010	48	#2567	+3 (6.7%)
2009	45	#2727	+24 (114.3%)
2008	21	#4627	+3 (16.7%)
2007	18	#5108	+4 (28.6%)
2006	14	#5945	0
2005	14	#5727	+7 (100.0%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaeson a boy's or girl's name?

Kaeson is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kaeson most popular?

Kaeson reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 77 births that year. It is currently ranked #2449 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kaeson?

Kaeson is currently ranked #2449 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,071 babies since 1999.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024