How Many People Are Named Cayson?
Complete statistics for the name Cayson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cayson, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 54,416 Americans today. With around 6,064 people named Cayson living in the US, it's a name that stands out. Its peak popularity in 2016 shows it's still rising among younger parents.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 6,116 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cayson Through the Generations
Cayson, a name that's seen a surge in popularity over recent years, has been adopted by 6,116 babies since records began. The majority of those named Cayson are under 30, indicating its status as a modern choice. In 2016, the name reached its peak with 525 births, showing how it's become increasingly favored by new parents looking for unique options. Today, the average Cayson is 10 years old, reflecting its recent rise in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cayson's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cayson
How Many People Have the Name Cayson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 723 people in the United States currently share the name Cayson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 458,436 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cayson a Common or Rare Name?
Cayson is classified as Very 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 Cayson Mean?
Cayson means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cayson in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Cayson Most Popular?
The name Cayson reached peak popularity in 2016, with 525 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Cayson?
Approximately 723 people named Cayson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 723. That works out to roughly 1 in 458,436 Americans.
Is Cayson a rare name?
Cayson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 458,436 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cayson mean?
Cayson means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cayson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Cayson are male and 1% are female.
When was Cayson most popular?
Cayson peaked in 2016 with 525 births that year. Current trend: 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.