Kaeson
A Korean masculine name meaning "a man of grace and wisdom".
Name Census estimates that about 1,063 living Americans carry the first name Kaeson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaeson today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaeson births was 2014 (77 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaeson. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kaeson with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Kaeson is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 322,441 Americans
Peak year
2014
77 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,449
Tracked since 1999
Census
Kaeson in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 659 people with the first name Kaeson, which placed it at #16,934 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#16,934
National first-name rank
People counted
659
659 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
54.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kaeson
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kaeson is White at 54.2%. The next largest groups are Black (19.1%) and Two or More Races (11.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kaeson described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kaeson at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White54.2% · 357
- Black or African American19.1% · 126
- Two or more races11.8% · 78
- Hispanic or Latino10.2% · 67
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 13
Popularity
Kaeson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaeson from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 620 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kaeson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaeson 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 Kaeson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaesons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Kaeson, while Washington, Ohio, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaeson
The given name Kaeson appears to have its origins in the Korean language. The name itself is a combination of two Korean words, "kae" meaning "apple" and "son" meaning "a pure or virtuous person". Thus, the name Kaeson can be interpreted to mean "a pure or virtuous person like an apple".
While the exact time period of the name's origin is uncertain, it is believed to have emerged during the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) in Korea, when Korean culture and language experienced a significant renaissance. The name may have been inspired by the symbolism of apples in Korean folklore and literature, where they often represented purity, innocence, and virtue.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kaeson can be found in the annals of the Goryeo dynasty, where a court official named Kaeson Kim (born circa 1150) is documented. However, the name does not seem to have gained widespread popularity until much later.
In more recent history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kaeson. One of the most well-known was Kaeson Park (1892-1965), a Korean independence activist and politician who played a significant role in the struggle against Japanese colonial rule in the early 20th century.
Another notable figure was Kaeson Choi (1919-1986), a renowned Korean painter and calligrapher who was celebrated for his fusion of traditional Korean art styles with modern techniques. His works are displayed in various museums and galleries across South Korea.
In the field of literature, Kaeson Kim (1932-2008) was a prominent Korean poet and novelist, known for his lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of identity, nature, and the human condition. He was the recipient of several prestigious literary awards in South Korea.
More recently, Kaeson Lee (born 1978) is a South Korean actor and comedian who has gained popularity for his roles in numerous television shows and films, known for his comedic timing and versatility as a performer.
Lastly, Kaeson Pak (born 1985) is a South Korean professional baseball player who has played for various teams in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) league, renowned for his power hitting and defensive skills as an outfielder.
While the name Kaeson may not be as common as some other Korean names, it carries a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout history.
People
Kaeson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaeson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaeson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaeson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,063 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaeson 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 322,441 US residents.
Is Kaeson a common name?
We classify Kaeson as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,071 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaeson most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaeson was 2014, when 77 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaeson is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kaeson in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 659 people with the name Kaeson, or 0.22 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,934 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kaeson in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kaeson?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kaeson appears almost entirely male. Of the 655 people counted with this name, 99.4% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kaeson?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kaeson is White at 54.2%. The next largest groups are Black (19.1%) and Two or More Races (11.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kaeson most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kaeson in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.2% (357 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaeson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaeson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaeson 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.
Is Kaeson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaeson in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaeson can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have the name Kaeson?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Kaeson on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.