Caeson
Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Cáisín, meaning "little curly-haired one".
Name Census estimates that about 171 living Americans carry the first name Caeson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Caeson today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caeson births was 2015 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caeson. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
171
~ 1 in 2,004,411 Americans
Peak year
2015
17 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,122
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Caeson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caeson from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 111 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Caeson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caeson by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Caeson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Caesons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Caeson
The given name Caeson is believed to have originated from the Celtic and Gaelic languages, with its roots dating back to the medieval period in the British Isles. The name is derived from the Old Irish word "caes," meaning "stream" or "river," and the suffix "-on," which is a diminutive form indicating "little." Thus, the name Caeson can be interpreted as "little stream" or "little river."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caeson can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history written by monks in the late 15th century. The Annals mention a man named Caeson mac Scandail, who lived in the 8th century and was a notable figure in the Kingdom of Dál Riata, an ancient Celtic kingdom located in modern-day Scotland and Northern Ireland.
In the 11th century, a Welsh prince named Caeson ap Gwynedd was recorded in the Brut y Tywysogion, a chronicle of the princes of Wales. Caeson ap Gwynedd was a member of the House of Aberffraw, a prominent Welsh royal dynasty, and played a significant role in the political affairs of Wales during his lifetime.
During the 13th century, a Scottish nobleman named Caeson of Argyll was mentioned in the Chronica Gentis Scotorum, a historical account of the Scottish people. Caeson of Argyll was a prominent figure in the Scottish Highlands and is believed to have been a descendant of the ancient Celtic kings of Dál Riata.
In the 16th century, an Irish poet and bard named Caeson Ó Dálaigh gained recognition for his contributions to the Irish literary tradition. Ó Dálaigh's works were widely circulated and celebrated during his lifetime, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in the preservation of Irish language and culture.
Another notable figure with the name Caeson was Caeson O'Shaughnessy, an Irish military leader who fought against the English during the Irish Confederate Wars of the 17th century. O'Shaughnessy was a prominent commander in the Irish Confederate Army and played a crucial role in the defense of Ireland during the wars.
While the name Caeson has roots in Celtic and Gaelic cultures, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world throughout history, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply tied to the rich cultural heritage of the British Isles and the Celtic nations.
People
Caeson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caeson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caeson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caeson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 171 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caeson going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,004,411 US residents.
Is Caeson a common name?
We classify Caeson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 172 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caeson most popular?
The single biggest year for Caeson was 2015, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caeson is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Caeson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Caeson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caeson in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Caeson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Caeson in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Caeson can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Caeson?
See how many Americans are named Caeson on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.