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Casen
BoyAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern variant of Casey”
- Meaning
- modern variant of Casey
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- KAY-suhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #842
- US babies 2025
- 293
- Best rank
- #611 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Casen
Casen is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern variant of Casey”.
Casen is a modern American name, formed by adding the popular -en ending to Case, or created as a variant of Casey or Kasen. Casey comes from an Irish surname often linked with an Irish word meaning vigilant or watchful, and Case also exists as an English surname for a maker of boxes or cases. Casen fits the family of recent favorites like Mason, Jayden and Grayson. It is short, energetic and easy to say. Case is the obvious nickname, and Kasen and Cayson are alternative spellings with the same sound.
Popularity over time
Casen first appears in US Social Security records in 1978. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 2009. Its best national rank was #611 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 437 babies. In 2025, 293 babies were named Casen, and it ranked #842 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,162 in 2000, #878 in 2010, and #842 in 2025. Of the 6,633 US boys named Casen since records began, 52% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,965 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Abdullah, Brentley, Zechariah, Crosby, and Bronson.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Casen ranked highest in West Virginia, Arkansas, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #307 | 6 |
| Arkansas | #310 | 11 |
| Kentucky | #352 | 14 |
| Alabama | #377 | 14 |
| Tennessee | #434 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Casen is usually pronounced KAY-suhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with C and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Casen
A few middle names that flow with Casen: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Casen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Casen mean?
Casen is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern variant of Casey”.
What is the origin of the name Casen?
Casen has modern American roots. Casen is a modern American name, formed by adding the popular -en ending to Case, or created as a variant of Casey or Kasen.
Is Casen a popular name?
Yes. Casen ranked #842 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Casen a boy or girl name?
Casen is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Casen?
Casen is usually pronounced KAY-suhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings