Caisen
A masculine name derived from the Latin word meaning "little Caesar".
Name Census estimates that about 456 living Americans carry the first name Caisen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Caisen today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caisen births was 2020 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caisen. 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
456
~ 1 in 751,654 Americans
Peak year
2020
49 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,046
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Caisen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caisen 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 218 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caisen 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 Caisen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Caisens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, Florida recorded the most babies named Caisen, while Mississippi, Georgia, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Caisen
The given name Caisen is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic language, tracing its roots back to the medieval era, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "caiseach," which means "curly-haired" or "having curly hair." This suggests that the name was initially used to describe an individual with distinctive curly locks.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians suggest that it may have been used informally in various regions of Scotland and Ireland during the Middle Ages. The earliest known written record of the name Caisen dates back to the late 16th century, when it was mentioned in a Scottish census from the year 1595.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Caisen. One of the earliest recorded figures was Caisen MacLeod (1610-1678), a Scottish warrior and clan chief who played a significant role in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Another prominent figure was Caisen Douglas (1720-1795), a Scottish poet and playwright renowned for his satirical works during the Age of Enlightenment.
In the 19th century, Caisen Campbell (1830-1901) was a Scottish explorer and adventurer who traveled extensively through Africa and Asia, documenting his journeys in several published works. Caisen Munro (1858-1920) was a renowned Scottish architect who designed numerous iconic buildings, including the Glasgow City Chambers.
More recently, Caisen Stewart (1925-2008) was a Scottish-born American painter and artist, known for his abstract expressionist works that explored themes of nature and spirituality. His paintings are featured in several prestigious art collections worldwide.
While the name Caisen has its roots in Scottish Gaelic culture, it has gained some recognition and popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among those with Scottish heritage or an appreciation for Celtic traditions. However, its usage has remained relatively uncommon compared to more widespread given names.
People
Caisen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caisen 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
Caisen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caisen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 456 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caisen 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 751,654 US residents.
Is Caisen a common name?
We classify Caisen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 459 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caisen most popular?
The single biggest year for Caisen was 2020, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caisen is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caisen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caisen 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.
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.