Kaison
German unisex name meaning "son of the ruler or emperor".
Name Census estimates that about 6,583 living Americans carry the first name Kaison. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaison today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaison births was 2020 (653 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaison. 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
- • Kaison is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
6.6K
~ 1 in 52,067 Americans
Peak year
2020
653 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#513
Tracked since 1989
Gender
Gender distribution for Kaison
Out of the 6,632 babies given the name Kaison since 1880, 99.8% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Kaison as a male name
- Ranked #513 in 2024
- 594 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (653 births)
Kaison as a female name
- Ranked #14,968 in 2017
- 6 female births in 2017
- Peak: 2017 (6 births)
Popularity
Kaison: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaison from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 3,075 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
Kaison 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 Kaison during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaisons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 41 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Kaison, while Wyoming, Delaware, Nevada recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 136 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaison
The name Kaison is believed to be a modern variant of the ancient Greek name Kaison, which was derived from the Greek word "kainos," meaning "new" or "fresh." This name originated in ancient Greece and was likely first used during the classical period, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th century BCE.
Kaison was not a particularly common name in ancient Greece, and there are no known records of it appearing in historical texts or religious scriptures from that era. However, the name's connection to the concept of newness or freshness may have held some significance in Greek culture, where renewal and rebirth were important themes.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaison can be traced back to the 18th century. One notable bearer of this name was Kaison Hendrikse, a Dutch explorer and navigator born in 1745. He is known for his expeditions to the East Indies and his contributions to the mapping of the Indonesian archipelago.
Another historical figure with the name Kaison was Kaison Everett, an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. He was born in 1841 and served in the Union Army, participating in several major battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
In the 19th century, a French painter named Kaison Monet was known for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in 1822 and was part of the Barbizon school of painters, which focused on depicting nature in a realistic and unsentimental manner.
Moving into the 20th century, Kaison Williamson was an influential British architect born in 1901. He was known for his modernist designs and was a pioneer in the use of reinforced concrete in construction.
Lastly, Kaison Murakami was a Japanese novelist and essayist who lived from 1925 to 1997. He was celebrated for his explorations of existential themes and his unique literary style, which blended elements of realism and surrealism.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Kaison, showcasing its use across various cultures and time periods, although it has remained a relatively uncommon name throughout history.
People
Kaison + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaison 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
Kaison: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaison?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6,583 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaison 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 52,067 US residents.
Is Kaison a common name?
We classify Kaison as "Rare". It ranks above 97.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6,632 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaison most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaison was 2020, when 653 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaison is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kaison a male name?
Yes, 99.8% of people registered as Kaison 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.
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.