Kacen
Every Kacen since 2000 — 1,675 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kacen
Kacen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,566 in 2025 with 109 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 1,675 American babies have been named Kacen. Its peak came in 2019, when 206 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 Kacen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kacen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 109 | #1,566 |
| 2024 | 83 | #1,910 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,161 |
| 2022 | 99 | #1,712 |
| 2021 | 109 | #1,587 |
| 2020 | 130 | #1,365 |
| 2019 | 206 | #1,012 |
| 2018 | 145 | #1,272 |
| 2017 | 105 | #1,561 |
| 2016 | 74 | #1,963 |
| 2015 | 95 | #1,661 |
| 2014 | 88 | #1,720 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,054 |
| 2012 | 77 | #1,889 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,564 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2,937 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,517 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,326 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,107 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,190 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,981 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,977 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,309 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,905 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,689 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kacen in 2025?
Kacen ranked #1,566 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 109 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kacen?
1,675 babies have been named Kacen in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kacen most popular?
Kacen peaked in 2019, when 206 newborns received the name.
Is Kacen a boy or girl name?
Kacen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kacen rising or falling?
Kacen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.