Cayson
How to say it: KAY-sun · /ˈkeɪsən/
Modern invented name; likely a phonetic variant of Cason or Kasen. No established pre-existing etymology.
Cayson was the 61st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 296 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 32% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #62 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #61 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 296 |
| Share of births | 1 in 571 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +32% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #62 |
| In France, 2025 | #275 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a recent creation, Cayson climbed quickly to the 2020s. It remains at its peak at present, though softening looks likely in coming seasons.
What goes with it
Crisp at the start and breathy through the finish, Cayson feels modern and energetic. Brayden and Jaxton share its style.
Nicknames
- Cay
- Cays
Honouring a Cayson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cayson is about 1 in 24.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #275 for boys in 2025.
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