Kaisean
A unique name perhaps blending "Kai" and "Sean", potentially meaning something like "victorious keeper".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kaisean. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaisean today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaisean births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaisean. 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 Kaisean. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,336
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Kaisean: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaisean 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 Kaisean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaisean
The given name Kaisean has its origins in the ancient Semitic language of Aramaic, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the 7th century BCE to the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Aramaic root "ksn" or "kysn," meaning "to gather" or "to collect." It is believed that the name was initially used to refer to a person who was skilled in collecting or gathering resources, such as a farmer or a trader.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaisean can be found in the Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism compiled around the 5th century CE. The Talmud mentions a sage named Kaisean ben Rav, who lived in the 3rd century CE and was renowned for his wisdom and knowledge of Jewish law.
In the Byzantine Empire, which ruled over parts of the Middle East from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Kaisean was occasionally used, although it was not particularly common. One notable figure bearing this name was Kaisean of Antioch, a Christian monk and theologian who lived in the 6th century CE and played a significant role in the Christological debates of his time.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Kaisean gained some popularity among Arab scholars and intellectuals. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Kaisean al-Jazari, a renowned polymath who lived in the 12th century CE and made significant contributions to the fields of engineering, mechanics, and astronomy.
In more recent history, the name Kaisean has been occasionally used in various parts of the Middle East and among certain Christian communities. One notable bearer of this name was Kaisean Khatchadourian, an Armenian-American writer and critic who lived from 1892 to 1982 and was known for his works on Armenian literature and culture.
While the name Kaisean is not as common today as it once was, it still holds historical and cultural significance, particularly in the regions where it originated and among certain communities with ties to those areas. Its rich heritage and connection to ancient languages and civilizations make it a unique and intriguing name with a fascinating backstory.
People
Kaisean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaisean 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
Kaisean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaisean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaisean 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Kaisean a common name?
We classify Kaisean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaisean most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaisean was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaisean is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Kaisean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaisean a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaisean 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 Kaisean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaisean 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 Kaisean 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Kaisean?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.