Kaycen

One of many spelling variations of Cason, Caysen, Kasen, and so on, Kaycen made its debut in the US charts in 2025 when it was one of the fastest rising choices for boys. Climbing 241 places, it may have been propelled up the charts by the rise of Kayce, which appeared in the hit TV show Yellowstone. Chosen for 235 boys in the latest count, compared to 167 the year prior, it ranks significantly below Kasen, Kayson, Kason, and Kaysen, but not too far below Cayson, Casen, and Cason.

Likely created as mix of popular sounds, it may additionally have its roots in the surnames Cawston ("calf town") or Casey ("brave in battle").

Kaycen is also given to girls.

Pronounced KAY-sen.

As of October 2026, Kaycen ranked #16444 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #13603 in 2016.