Cason
- US rank
- #846
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #424 in 2014
291 babies were named Cason in the US in 2025. It has dropped 179 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cason you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,869 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cason, 291 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cason would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCason first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #424.
- Then vs nowCason is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 20,040 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,869.
- TrendCason has slipped 179 places over the last five years and now sits at #846. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCason is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #333, followed by Alabama (#375) and Tennessee (#452). It's in the top 1,000 in 17 states.
About the name Cason
Cason is a boy name of American and Spanish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Cason for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 53 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #424 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #846, with 291 babies.
Origin:American namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.4 | 155,556 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 78,125 boys |
| 1990s | 27 | 37,608 boys |
| 2000s | 129 | 7,762 boys |
| 2010s | 314 | 3,184 boys |
| 2020s | 191 | 5,226 boys |
Other spellings of Cason
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Cason
What is the origin of the name Cason?
Cason has American, Spanish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Cason a boy or girl name?
Cason is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Cason?
Cason ranked #846 for US boys in 2025, given to 291 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#424).