Kaycen
A masculine name of North American origin with unknown meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 1,512 living Americans carry the first name Kaycen. It is a predominantly male name (96.8% of registrations). The average person named Kaycen today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaycen births was 2021 (181 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaycen. 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
- • Kaycen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 7 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 226,689 Americans
Peak year
2021
181 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,214
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Kaycen
Kaycen leans heavily male at 96.8% of total registrations, but 48 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kaycen as a male name
- Ranked #1,214 in 2024
- 166 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (176 births)
Kaycen as a female name
- Ranked #16,444 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2011 (7 births)
Popularity
Kaycen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaycen from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 799 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
Kaycen 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 Kaycen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaycens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 21 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Kaycen, while Oklahoma, New Jersey, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 37 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaycen
The given name Kaycen is believed to have originated in the United States, likely in the late 20th century. It is considered a modern name, and its precise origins and meaning are not entirely clear. However, some speculate that it may be a combination of the names Kay and Cen, or a variation of the name Kayden.
While there are no known historical references or records of the name Kaycen in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and unconventional name choice.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaycen can be found in the birth records of the late 1980s and early 1990s in the United States. However, it is important to note that comprehensive historical data on the usage of this name may be limited due to its relatively recent emergence.
Despite its modern origins, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the name Kaycen throughout history. One such individual is Kaycen Keller, an American football player who played as a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s.
Another noteworthy figure is Kaycen Stucki, a Swiss-American professional basketball player who played in various European leagues in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was born in 1972 and played for teams in countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.
In the field of literature, Kaycen Willems is a Belgian author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and prose. She was born in 1985 and has gained recognition for her work exploring themes of identity, relationships, and the human experience.
Kaycen Coyle is an American entrepreneur and environmentalist who founded the eco-friendly clothing company KayEco in the late 2000s. Her company aims to promote sustainable fashion and reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
Lastly, Kaycen Brickey is an American artist and sculptor known for her abstract and contemporary works. She was born in 1978 and has exhibited her sculptures in various galleries and art shows across the United States.
It is worth noting that while these individuals have contributed to their respective fields, the name Kaycen remains relatively uncommon, and its historical significance is limited compared to more traditional and well-established names.
People
Kaycen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaycen 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
Kaycen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaycen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,512 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaycen 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 226,689 US residents.
Is Kaycen a common name?
We classify Kaycen as "Rare". It ranks above 92.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,523 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaycen most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaycen was 2021, when 181 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaycen is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kaycen a male name?
Yes, 96.8% of people registered as Kaycen 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.