Cayson
Every Cayson since 1993 — 6,415 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cayson
Cayson is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #835 in 2025 with 296 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 6,415 American babies have been named Cayson. Its peak came in 2016, when 526 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cayson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cayson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 296 | #835 |
| 2024 | — | — | 332 | #764 |
| 2023 | — | — | 316 | #794 |
| 2022 | — | — | 396 | #683 |
| 2021 | — | — | 437 | #632 |
| 2020 | — | — | 354 | #709 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,020 | 401 | #659 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,176 | 427 | #624 |
| 2017 | 7 | #12,990 | 473 | #576 |
| 2016 | — | — | 526 | #550 |
| 2015 | — | — | 430 | #624 |
| 2014 | — | — | 360 | #694 |
| 2013 | — | — | 263 | #822 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,411 | 251 | #847 |
| 2011 | — | — | 195 | #995 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,757 | 174 | #1,102 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,628 | 175 | #1,065 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,785 | 165 | #1,112 |
| 2007 | — | — | 98 | #1,595 |
| 2006 | — | — | 69 | #1,950 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39 | #2,760 |
| 2004 | — | — | 32 | #3,090 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,657 | 32 | #3,001 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24 | #3,574 |
| 2001 | — | — | 23 | #3,631 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,787 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,102 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cayson in 2025?
Cayson ranked #835 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 296 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cayson?
6,415 babies have been named Cayson in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cayson most popular?
Cayson peaked in 2016, when 526 newborns received the name.
Is Cayson a boy or girl name?
Cayson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cayson rising or falling?
Cayson has been roughly stable over the past decade.