Kaisin
A Japanese masculine name potentially meaning "sea forest" or "fine woods".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kaisin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaisin today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaisin births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaisin. 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 Kaisin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,591
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Kaisin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaisin from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 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
Kaisin 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 Kaisin 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 Kaisin
The name Kaisin originates from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was the predominant language of the Indian subcontinent during the first millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "kai," meaning "hand," and "sin," meaning "skilled" or "talented." The name is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE, during the peak of the Vedic period in ancient India.
One of the earliest known references to the name Kaisin can be found in the Mahabharata, a revered Hindu epic composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. The name is mentioned in connection with a skilled warrior who was renowned for his exceptional archery skills. This association with martial prowess and dexterity likely contributed to the name's popularity among warriors and nobility during that era.
In the 3rd century BCE, a renowned sculptor named Kaisin gained fame for his intricate stone carvings adorning the grand temples of the Mauryan Empire. His sculptures were celebrated for their intricate details and realistic depictions of human and animal forms, showcasing the remarkable skill and artistry associated with the name.
During the Gupta Empire, which flourished between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, a renowned physician named Kaisin made significant contributions to the field of Ayurvedic medicine. His treatises on herbal remedies and holistic healing practices were widely studied and revered, further solidifying the name's association with skill and expertise.
In the 9th century CE, a prominent scholar and poet named Kaisin emerged from the court of the Pala Empire in Bengal. His poetic works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience, were highly regarded and influenced generations of writers and poets that followed.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kaisin was a skilled architect who lived during the 12th century CE in the Chalukya Empire of present-day Karnataka, India. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several magnificent temples and monuments, showcasing his mastery of architectural design and engineering.
Throughout its long history, the name Kaisin has been associated with individuals who have demonstrated exceptional talent, skill, and artistry in various fields, from warfare and medicine to sculpture, poetry, and architecture. The name's Sanskrit origins and its connection to concepts of dexterity and expertise have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring appeal and cultural significance in the Indian subcontinent.
People
Kaisin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaisin 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
Kaisin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaisin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaisin 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kaisin a common name?
We classify Kaisin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaisin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaisin was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaisin is about 7 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 Kaisin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaisin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaisin 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 Kaisin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaisin 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 Kaisin 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 called Kaisin?
You can see how many Americans are named Kaisin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.