Kayson
Kayson is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Heal, rejoiced, or son of Kay (often a modern blend without a single historical root).
Origin and history
Kayson is a modern American name created by blending popular phonemes, often modeled after Cason or Grayson. It has gained significant popularity in the United States in the 21st century. The name is most commonly given to boys in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
15,201 babies in the United States have been named Kayson since 1880. It ranks #962 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #280.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.7 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- CA (4.8 %)
- NC (4.1 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 943 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,816 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,305 |
Nicknames
Kay, Kayce, Sonny
Fun facts
- Kayson emerged as part of the broader 2000s trend of invented names ending in '-son' or '-den'.
- It shares phonetic traits with names like Cason, Kason, and Kaisen, reflecting a modern preference for 'K' spellings.