Casen
A Scandinavian boy's name meaning "resting place" or "place of blessing".
Name Census estimates that about 6,308 living Americans carry the first name Casen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Casen today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Casen births was 2014 (437 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Casen. 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.
Key insights
- • Casen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
6.3K
~ 1 in 54,336 Americans
Peak year
2014
437 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#792
Tracked since 1978
Gender
Gender distribution for Casen
Out of the 6,361 babies given the name Casen since 1880, 99.7% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Casen as a male name
- Ranked #792 in 2024
- 316 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (437 births)
Casen as a female name
- Ranked #15,762 in 2022
- 5 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2010 (6 births)
Popularity
Casen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Casen from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 3,488 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Casen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Casen 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 Casen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Casens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 35 states and territories. Texas, Tennessee, Ohio recorded the most babies named Casen, while New Mexico, North Dakota, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 147 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Casen
The name Casen has its origins in the Old English language and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "cæsing," which means "little case" or "little chest." This name was likely given to children whose parents were involved in the trade or crafting of small chests or boxes.
During the Middle Ages, the name Casen was primarily found in England and the surrounding regions. It was a relatively uncommon name, but it did appear in some historical records and documents from that time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Casen can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Casene," which is believed to be an early variation of Casen.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Casen. One such person was Casen of Bury St Edmunds, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his writings on various theological and philosophical topics.
Another historical figure with the name Casen was Sir Casen Boleyn (1465-1539), a courtier and diplomat during the reign of King Henry VIII. He served as the Lord Privy Seal and was a member of the influential Boleyn family.
In the 16th century, there was a Scottish landowner named Casen Forrester (1520-1589) who played a role in the conflicts between the Scottish and English crowns. He was a staunch supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots, and was involved in several battles and uprisings.
During the 17th century, a Dutch merchant named Casen van Noordt (1624-1687) gained prominence for his successful trading ventures in the East Indies. He established a trading company and amassed a considerable fortune, which he used to support various charitable causes.
Another notable figure with the name Casen was Casen Browne (1698-1767), an English clergyman and writer who served as the Bishop of Bristol. He was known for his sermons and published works on theology and philosophy.
While the name Casen was relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a presence across various cultures and time periods. These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who bore this name.
People
Casen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Casen 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
Casen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Casen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6,308 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Casen 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 54,336 US residents.
Is Casen a common name?
We classify Casen as "Rare". It ranks above 97% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6,361 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Casen most popular?
The single biggest year for Casen was 2014, when 437 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Casen is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Casen a male name?
Yes, 99.7% of people registered as Casen 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.