How Many People Are Named Cason?
Complete statistics for the name Cason: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cason is a very rare male name, with only 10,959 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 30,112 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2014 with 731 births, showing it's still a relatively new choice. With most Casons being under 30, it's clear this name is a modern trend.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 11,090 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cason Through the Generations
Cason, a name that's been around since the late 19th century but really gained traction in recent decades, has seen a steady rise in usage. By 2014, it reached its peak with 731 births, indicating a surge in popularity among parents looking for unique names. Today, the majority of people named Cason are under 30, with 10,486 individuals falling into this age bracket, making it a genuinely contemporary choice. This trend suggests that Cason will likely continue to be a favored name for younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cason's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cason
How Many People Have the Name Cason?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,281 people in the United States currently share the name Cason. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,381 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cason a Common or Rare Name?
Cason is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cason Mean?
Cason means "creative variant of Casey" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cason in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Cason Most Popular?
The name Cason reached peak popularity in 2014, with 731 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cason?
Approximately 11,281 people named Cason live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,281. That works out to roughly 1 in 29,381 Americans.
Is Cason a rare name?
Cason is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,381 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cason mean?
Cason means "creative variant of Casey" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cason more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Cason are male and 1% are female.
When was Cason most popular?
Cason peaked in 2014 with 731 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.