Kayson

Kayson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,146 boys in the United States.

Kayson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kayson

Kayson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kayson first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #278 in 2022, and in 2024 1,146 babies received the name — 13,880 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kayson in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#278 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Kayson in 2024
1,146
Total since 1880
13,880

Kayson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#461 in 2024
Babies named Kayson in 2025
74
Total since 1996
982

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kayson mean?

The meaning of Kayson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kayson a boy or girl name?

Kayson is a boy name. In 2024, 1,146 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kayson?

Kayson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kayson?

Kayson first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #278 in 2022, and 1,146 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].