Kasden
A unique modern name potentially derived from the Welsh word "cas" meaning hatred or aversion.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kasden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kasden today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kasden births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kasden. 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 Kasden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,197
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kasden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kasden 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 Kasden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kasden
The given name Kasden is believed to have its origins in the ancient Persian language of Farsi, dating back to the 6th century BC. It is thought to be derived from the Persian word "kasdan," which means "to shine" or "to radiate." This suggests that the name may have been associated with brightness, light, or radiance in its early use.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kasden can be found in the "Shahnameh," an epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi around 1010 AD. In this literary masterpiece, Kasden is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary Persian hero, Rostam.
During the medieval period, the name Kasden gained popularity in various regions of the Middle East, particularly in Iran and neighboring countries. It was often bestowed upon children with the hope that they would grow up to be as radiant and brilliant as the meaning of their name implied.
In the 12th century, a prominent Persian scholar and philosopher named Kasden ibn Ali al-Tusi made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and logic. His works were widely studied and respected throughout the Islamic world.
Moving forward to the 16th century, Kasden Mirza was a notable Persian prince and military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire under Shah Ismail I.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kasden was Kasden Pasha, a 17th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1638 to 1639.
In more recent times, Kasden Sethna was an Indian nuclear scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of India's nuclear program in the mid-20th century.
While the name Kasden may have originated in ancient Persia, it has since been adopted and adapted by various cultures and ethnicities around the world, each imbuing it with their own unique significance and cultural nuances.
People
Kasden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kasden 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
Kasden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kasden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kasden 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kasden a common name?
We classify Kasden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kasden most popular?
The single biggest year for Kasden was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kasden is about 3 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 Kasden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kasden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kasden 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 Kasden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kasden 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 Kasden 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 have Kasden as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.