Kaisen
Kaisen is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern name, possibly derived from Kai ('ocean' or 'rejoice') or inspired by Japanese 'kaizen' ('continuous improvement').
Origin and history
Kaisen is a modern created name that has rapidly risen in popularity in the United States in recent years. It is often constructed by combining the popular 'Kai' element with the '-sen' or '-son' suffix, or inspired by the Japanese term 'Kaizen' (continuous improvement). The name saw significant growth in usage during the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
2,625 babies in the United States have been named Kaisen since 1880. It ranks #2532 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #864.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.5 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- NC (6.6 %)
- MS (6.3 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,023 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,473 |
Fun facts
- Kaisen saw a substantial portion of its total historical birth records recorded between 2020 and 2025.
- The name fits into the broader modern trend of combining the element 'Kai' with popular masculine suffixes like '-son' or '-sen'.