Kayson
- US rank
- #264
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #264 in 2025
1,305 babies were named Kayson in the US in 2025. It has climbed 30 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2000–2025
US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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 Kayson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,309 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kayson, 1,305 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kayson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKayson first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearKayson is at its all-time high right now: #264 in 2025.
- Then vs nowKayson is 45× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 59,524 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,309.
- TrendKayson has climbed 30 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #264. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKayson is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #57, followed by Louisiana (#88) and Kentucky (#121). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
About the name Kayson
Kayson is a boy name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Kayson for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 38 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #264 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #264, with 1,305 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3 | 302,115 girls |
| 2010s | 9.2 | 108,225 girls |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 156,658 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.0 | 987,654 boys |
| 1990s | 6.3 | 157,729 boys |
| 2000s | 47 | 21,377 boys |
| 2010s | 365 | 2,740 boys |
| 2020s | 705 | 1,418 boys |
Other spellings of Kayson
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Kayson
What is the origin of the name Kayson?
Kayson has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Kayson a boy or girl name?
Kayson is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kayson?
Kayson ranked #264 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,305 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#264).