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Kason
BoyAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern variant of Cason”
- Meaning
- modern variant of Cason
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- KAY-suhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #597
- US babies 2025
- 480
- Best rank
- #362 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Kason
Kason is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern variant of Cason”.
Kason is a modern American spelling that belongs to the same group as Cason, Kasen and Kayson. These names grew out of the fashion for two-syllable -son names like Jackson and Mason, with a K at the start for a sharper look. Cason itself is sometimes traced to a surname, but Kason as a first name is a recent creation, so there is no single traditional meaning behind it. The attraction is a crisp, confident sound that is easy to spell and pronounce. Kase or Kay can serve as nicknames, and the name fits comfortably with other contemporary choices.
Popularity over time
Kason first appears in US Social Security records in 1974. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 22 different years, starting in 2004. Its best national rank was #362 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 899 babies. In 2025, 480 babies were named Kason, and it ranked #597 nationally. That is 41% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,892 in 1980, #1,339 in 2000, #481 in 2010, and #597 in 2025. Of the 14,904 US boys named Kason since records began, 53% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 3,806 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Gianni, Nasir, Winston, Jaxton, and Ronin.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kason ranked highest in Mississippi, Georgia, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #209 | 15 |
| Georgia | #262 | 48 |
| Alabama | #266 | 21 |
| Arkansas | #318 | 11 |
| Louisiana | #325 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Kason is usually pronounced KAY-suhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Kason
A few middle names that flow with Kason: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kason
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kason mean?
Kason is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern variant of Cason”.
What is the origin of the name Kason?
Kason has modern American roots. Kason is a modern American spelling that belongs to the same group as Cason, Kasen and Kayson.
Is Kason a popular name?
Yes. Kason ranked #597 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kason a boy or girl name?
Kason is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Kason?
Kason 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