Caysen first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Caysen has been for the last 27 years (from 1997 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Caysen

A masculine English name derived from the surname 'Casey', of Irish origin.

Popularity of Caysen by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Caysen is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Caysen being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 163 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Caysen.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 163 0
2022 174 0
2021 151 0
2020 143 0
2019 139 7
2018 155 0
2017 157 5
2016 152 0
2015 123 0
2014 125 5
2013 100 6
2012 89 7
2011 81 0
2010 84 6
2009 73 0
2008 51 5
2007 38 0
2006 25 5
2005 21 0
2004 15 0
2003 13 0
2002 14 0
2001 6 0
2000 9 0
1997 5 0

The history of the first name Caysen

The given name Caysen is a relatively modern invention, with its origins largely unknown. It appears to be a variation or respelling of the name Cayden, which itself is a modern name with no clear etymology. Some speculate that Cayden, and by extension Caysen, may be derived from the Old English word "caeg," meaning "key," or from the Welsh name "Cadyn," meaning "battle."

While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Caysen specifically, some early recorded instances of similar names can be found. For instance, the name Caden was used as early as the 16th century in parts of England and Wales, though its meaning and origins remain obscure.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Caysen are relatively recent, with some sources suggesting it first emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a creative spelling variation of Cayden or Caden. However, due to its modern nature, there are no historically significant figures or famous individuals from earlier eras who bore the name Caysen.

In terms of notable modern individuals with the name Caysen, there are a few examples, though none of particularly widespread fame. These include:

  1. Caysen Weier, a professional baseball player from Canada, born in 1996.
  2. Caysen Strom, a former American football player from the United States, born in 1995.
  3. Caysen Winder, a Canadian actor and stunt performer, born in 1996.
  4. Caysen Brown, an American entrepreneur and business owner, born in 1988.
  5. Caysen Hodges, an American musician and singer-songwriter, born in 1992.

It's worth noting that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Caysen, comprehensive historical records or detailed accounts of its origins and evolution are limited. As a modern name, its usage and popularity may continue to evolve in the years to come.

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.

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