Kacen first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Kacen has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Kacen

An English masculine name derived from "Kace," perhaps meaning warrior or fighter.

Popularity of Kacen by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Kacen is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 67 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kacen.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 67 0
2022 99 0
2021 109 0
2020 130 0
2019 206 0
2018 145 0
2017 105 0
2016 74 0
2015 95 0
2014 88 0
2013 66 0
2012 77 0
2011 48 0
2010 40 0
2009 31 0
2008 23 0
2007 18 0
2006 17 0
2005 9 0
2004 13 0
2002 11 0
2001 6 0
2000 6 0

The history of the first name Kacen

The given name Kacen is a relatively modern name with no clear historical roots or linguistic origins. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the name Caden or Kaden, which are believed to be derived from the Irish surname Cadan or the Gaelic name Cadán, meaning "battle" or "warrior."

While the exact origin of the specific spelling "Kacen" is uncertain, it likely emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century as a unique twist on the traditional Caden/Kaden names. There are no known historical records or ancient texts that reference this particular spelling.

As a modern name, there are few notable historical figures who bore the name Kacen. However, here are five individuals with this first name who have gained some recognition in recent times:

  1. Kacen Callender, an American author and editor known for young adult fiction novels like "Hurricane Child" and "Felix Ever After."

  2. Kacen Walker, an American singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums and EPs since the early 2010s.

  3. Kacen Bayless, a former American football defensive back who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s.

  4. Kacen Gilbert, an Australian model and social media influencer who has worked with various fashion and lifestyle brands.

  5. Kacen Bartlett, a Canadian ice hockey player who has competed in various junior and minor league tournaments.

It's worth noting that while these individuals may have achieved some level of recognition, the name Kacen remains relatively uncommon and does not have a significant historical legacy or widespread cultural significance.

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.

The history and meaning of the name Kacen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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