Kayson
Every Kayson since 1982 — 15,487 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayson
Kayson is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #264 in 2025 with 1,305 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 15,487 American babies have been named Kayson. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,314 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kayson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayson 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 | 9 | #10,500 | 1,305 | #264 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,686 | 1,154 | #291 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,451 | 1,224 | #278 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,903 | 1,238 | #278 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,722 | 1,222 | #283 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,911 | 1,162 | #294 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,941 | 1,028 | #324 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,369 | 971 | #344 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,647 | 970 | #349 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,634 | 858 | #380 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,695 | 704 | #434 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,861 | 706 | #431 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,215 | 503 | #530 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,639 | 447 | #575 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,723 | 358 | #659 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,714 | 271 | #802 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,886 | 249 | #858 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,742 | 182 | #1,044 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,240 | 165 | #1,111 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,927 | 102 | #1,496 |
| 2005 | — | — | 57 | #2,150 |
| 2004 | — | — | 67 | #1,847 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,131 | 37 | #2,704 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,728 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28 | #3,189 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,041 | 33 | #2,775 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,962 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,825 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayson in 2025?
Kayson ranked #264 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,305 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayson?
15,487 babies have been named Kayson in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayson most popular?
Kayson peaked in 2025, when 1,314 newborns received the name.
Is Kayson a boy or girl name?
Kayson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayson rising or falling?
Kayson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.