Kayson
How to say it: KAY-sun · /ˈkeɪsən/
Modern coinage, likely a phonetic elaboration of Kason/Cason; no established historical etymology.
Kayson was the 61st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,305 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 | 1,305 |
| 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, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to the charts, Kayson peaked in the 2020s where it remains. A slight dip looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Sharp at the start with a breathy finish, Kayson sounds crisp and current. Jaxon and Kaiden share its style.
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Nicknames
- Kay
- Kays
Other spellings
Honouring a Kayson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kayson is about 1 in 24.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #275 for boys in 2025.
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