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Kayson
BoyAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern blend of Kay and -son”
- Meaning
- modern blend of Kay and -son
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- KAY-suhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #264
- US babies 2025
- 1,305
- Best rank
- #264 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Kayson
Kayson is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern blend of Kay and -son”.
Kayson is a recent American creation rather than an inherited name. It follows the pattern of Mason, Jackson and Grayson, pairing the easy sound of Kay with the familiar surname ending -son, and it sits alongside close cousins such as Cason, Kasen and Kayden. Because it was built from sounds rather than taken from an older word, it has no deep dictionary meaning, and any claims that it means something specific should be treated with caution. What draws parents is the style: two quick syllables, a bright opening vowel and a strong final consonant. It feels modern and energetic, and it shortens naturally to Kay if you want a nickname.
Popularity over time
Kayson first appears in US Social Security records in 1982. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 2009. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #264, and its highest count, 1,305 babies. Use has grown 85% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,775 in 2000, #802 in 2010, and #264 in 2025. Of the 15,201 US boys named Kayson since records began, 48% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 6,816 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Bodhi, Bowen, Saint, Koa, and Bodie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kayson ranked highest in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #57 | 38 |
| Louisiana | #90 | 54 |
| Kentucky | #124 | 47 |
| West Virginia | #125 | 16 |
| Alabama | #137 | 42 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Kayson over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Kayson is usually pronounced KAY-suhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Kayson
A few middle names that flow with Kayson: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kayson
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kayson mean?
Kayson is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern blend of Kay and -son”.
What is the origin of the name Kayson?
Kayson has modern American roots. Kayson is a recent American creation rather than an inherited name.
Is Kayson a popular name?
Yes. Kayson ranked #264 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kayson a boy or girl name?
Kayson is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Kayson over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Kayson?
Kayson 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