Caycen
A modern invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Caycen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Caycen today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caycen births was 2012 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caycen. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Caycen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
2012
10 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,044
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Caycen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caycen 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 45 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
Caycen 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 Caycen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Caycen
The name Caycen has its roots in the ancient Gaelic language, originating in the region of modern-day Ireland and Scotland. It is believed to have emerged around the 6th century CE during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Gaelic word "caoch," which means "blind" or "one-eyed." This unusual etymology may be attributed to an ancient mythological figure or a notable historical figure who bore this characteristic.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Caycen can be traced back to Irish monastic records from the 8th century CE. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Caycen of Cill-na-nÓg, a revered Irish monk and scholar who lived in the late 8th century. His contributions to preserving ancient Celtic literature and fostering learning during the medieval period were significant.
In the 11th century, Caycen mac Áeda was a prominent member of the Uí Néill dynasty, one of the most influential ruling families in ancient Ireland. He was a skilled warrior and leader who played a pivotal role in various conflicts and territorial disputes of that era.
Fast forward to the 16th century, Caycen O'Byrne was a notable Irish chieftain from County Wicklow who led a rebellion against English rule in Ireland during the Tudor conquest. His resistance efforts and defiance of English authorities made him a celebrated figure in Irish folklore and history.
In the 18th century, Caycen Rutherford was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and is particularly known for his work on lunar theory, which helped improve the accuracy of navigational calculations.
Caycen Moody, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist, was a notable figure in the 19th century. Born in 1823, she dedicated her life to advocating for the abolition of slavery and promoting equal rights for women, playing a crucial role in the civil rights and women's suffrage movements of her time.
While the name Caycen has its historical roots in Gaelic culture, it has maintained a unique and intriguing presence throughout various periods and regions, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across diverse fields and endeavors.
People
Caycen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caycen 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
Caycen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caycen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caycen 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 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Caycen a common name?
We classify Caycen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 87 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caycen most popular?
The single biggest year for Caycen was 2012, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caycen is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caycen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caycen 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.