Cayson
Cayson is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Son of Cay; modern invented name.
Origin and history
Cayson is a modern American name created by blending elements of popular names like Carson, Grayson, and Jason. It gained traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the trend toward invented names ending in '-son'. In the United States, it is a contemporary choice that has seen a steady rise in usage for boys.
Popularity in the United States
6,367 babies in the United States have been named Cayson since 1880. It ranks #1513 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #702.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.6 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- GA (6 %)
- TN (5.4 %)
- CA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 678 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,500 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,131 |
Fun facts
- Cayson emerged in late 20th-century America as part of a broader trend of inventing stylish names with the '-son' suffix.
- The name has experienced significant growth in recent years, becoming a frequent choice for boys born in the 2020s.