Kasion
A Persian name of uncertain meaning, perhaps derived from "kasi" meaning "precious".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Kasion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kasion today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kasion births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kasion. 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 Kasion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,443
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Kasion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kasion 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
Kasion 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 Kasion 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 Kasion
The name Kasion has its origins in ancient Greece, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "kasios," which means "cinnamon" or "spice." This name was likely given to individuals who were involved in the spice trade or had a connection to the production or cultivation of these aromatic plants.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kasion can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a Persian governor named Kasion in his work "The Histories." This historical reference suggests that the name was in use during the 5th century BCE, at least among the ruling class of the Persian Empire.
During the Byzantine era, the name Kasion gained popularity among Christian communities in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Saint Kasion, a 5th-century ascetic and hermit who lived in the Judean Desert, was an influential figure in the early Christian Church. His name became associated with asceticism and spirituality, leading to its adoption by devout Christians.
In the Middle Ages, the name Kasion was relatively uncommon but still in use. One notable figure bearing this name was Kasion of Nantes, a 7th-century Frankish nobleman and courtier who served under King Dagobert I. Records from this period suggest that the name had spread throughout parts of Western Europe, likely carried by Greek or Byzantine merchants and travelers.
Fast forward to the Renaissance, and we find Kasion Maffei, an Italian humanist scholar and writer who lived in the 15th century. Maffei was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the revival of classical learning during this era.
Another notable figure with the name Kasion was Kasion Zallony, a 17th-century Albanian Catholic priest and scholar. He was recognized for his efforts in promoting education and literacy among the Albanian population during the Ottoman period.
It's important to note that while the name Kasion has ancient roots and has been used throughout history, it has never been a widely popular name in any particular region or culture. Its occurrences have been relatively sporadic, often associated with individuals who had connections to the spice trade, religious orders, or scholarly pursuits.
People
Kasion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kasion 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
Kasion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kasion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kasion 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Kasion a common name?
We classify Kasion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kasion most popular?
The single biggest year for Kasion was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kasion is about 6 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 Kasion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kasion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kasion 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 Kasion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kasion 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 Kasion 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 Kasion as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Kasion, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.