Kayson first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Kayson has been for the last 43 years (from 1982 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Kayson

A masculine name derived from the surname Kaye, of English origin.

Popularity of Kayson by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Kayson is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Kayson being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 1,146 male babies and 9 female babies born with the name Kayson.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 9 baby girls were named Kayson in 2024, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

YearMale CountFemale Count
20241,1469
20231,21715
20221,2297
20211,22111
20201,16010
20191,02414
201896913
201796915
201685513
201570313
201470518
201350317
201244724
201135619
201027116
200924916
200818214
200716510
20061029
2005570
2004670
2003377
2002230
2001280
2000336
1999220
1998210
1997230
1996160
1995120
199480
199280
199170
199050
198850
198650
198250

The history of the first name Kayson

The name Kayson is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century as a variant of the more traditional name Jason. It does not have any direct roots in ancient languages or cultures, and its origins are primarily rooted in creative name-making trends of recent decades.

While the name Jason itself is derived from the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts, the prefix "Kay" in Kayson does not have any specific linguistic or cultural significance. It was likely added to create a unique and distinctive name, perhaps inspired by the popularity of names beginning with the letter "K" during this time period.

Due to its recent coinage, there are no known historical references or appearances of the name Kayson in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the late 20th century. The earliest recorded instances of the name are likely found in modern birth records and census data from the past few decades.

As a relatively new name, there are not many historically significant individuals who have borne the name Kayson. However, here are a few notable examples:

  1. Kayson Shunta (born 1989), an American YouTuber and social media influencer known for his fitness and lifestyle content.
  2. Kayson Gaines (born 1995), an American professional basketball player currently playing in Europe.
  3. Kayson Roca (born 1992), a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the featherweight division.
  4. Kayson Merrill (born 1988), an American entrepreneur and co-founder of the software company Demio.
  5. Kayson Rutt (born 1997), an Australian cricketer who plays for the Tasmania state team in domestic competitions.

While the name Kayson may not have a rich historical background, its increasing popularity in recent years reflects the continuing evolution of naming trends and the desire for unique and distinctive names in modern society.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Kayson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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