Kacen
About Kacen
Kacen is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a contemporary spelling variation of Cason or Kasen, which themselves derive from English surnames. Alternatively, it could be a creative adaptation of names like Casey or Keegan. This distinctive spelling emerged primarily in the 1990s and gained modest popularity in the 2000s, particularly in the United States. Kacen embodies the trend toward unique spellings of familiar sounds. The name has a strong, contemporary feel with its crisp consonants and clean ending. Parents choosing Kacen often appreciate its balance between uniqueness and accessibility—uncommon enough to stand out but straightforward to pronounce and spell.
Pronounced KAY-sen.
As of October 2026, Kacen ranked #1566 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1012 in 2019.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,719 | 88 | 45.8 |
| 2015 | #1,661 | 95 | 49.6 |
| 2016 | #1,963 | 74 | 39 |
| 2017 | #1,561 | 105 | 56.7 |
| 2018 | #1,272 | 145 | 79.8 |
| 2019 | #1,012 | 206 | 114.8 |
| 2020 | #1,363 | 130 | 75.3 |
| 2021 | #1,587 | 109 | 62.3 |
| 2022 | #1,711 | 99 | 56.7 |
| 2023 | #2,160 | 67 | 39.2 |
| 2024 | #1,906 | 83 | 48.2 |
| 2025 | #1,566 | 109 | 63.8 |
World rankings
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