Kason Boy

Popularity: #524 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAY-sun //ˈkeɪsən//

Origin: English; American

Meaning: English: a variant of Jason; American: a modern invented name

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kason is believed to have originated from the English language, with roots that can be traced back to the Old French name "Cason," which itself is derived from the Latin word "cassus," meaning "empty" or "hollow." The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English lexicon. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Kason, which reflects a modern adaptation of these earlier forms.

Historically, names similar to Kason have appeared in various cultures and contexts. The name's association with the Latin root "cassus" may have contributed to its use in different regions, although specific historical milestones directly linked to Kason are less documented.

The name's evolution is indicative of broader naming trends influenced by linguistic shifts and cultural exchanges, particularly during the medieval period when names were often modified to fit local phonetics and social customs. Culturally, Kason may resonate with themes of strength and resilience, as names derived from similar roots have been used in various traditions to symbolize emptiness being filled or transformed.

This notion of transformation can be seen in the broader context of names that signify change or renewal. The name Kason, while not as historically prominent as some other names, carries with it a sense of continuity and adaptation, reflecting the dynamic nature of language and naming practices over the centuries.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kason was first seen in the United States in 1974.

Kason has ranked as high as #717 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Tennessee.

In the past 5 years the name Kason has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kason is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kason was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kason.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 480 480 0
2024 518 518 0
2023 587 587 0
2022 645 645 0
2021 725 725 0
2020 851 851 0
2019 899 899 0
2018 794 794 0
2017 812 806 6
2016 888 879 9
2015 817 817 0
2014 869 869 0
2013 867 861 6
2012 770 770 0
2011 685 680 5
2010 543 543 0
2009 569 564 5
2008 417 417 0
2007 359 359 0
2006 287 281 6
2005 208 203 5
2004 170 170 0
2003 155 155 0
2002 111 111 0
2001 100 100 0
2000 96 96 0
1999 99 94 5
1998 71 71 0
1997 58 58 0
1996 57 57 0
1995 38 38 0
1994 37 37 0
1993 42 42 0
1992 24 24 0
1991 28 28 0
1990 32 32 0
1989 33 33 0
1988 24 24 0
1987 30 30 0
1986 20 20 0
1985 15 15 0
1984 20 20 0
1983 11 11 0
1982 15 15 0
1981 18 18 0
1980 16 16 0
1979 8 8 0
1978 10 10 0
1977 7 7 0
1976 6 6 0
1975 5 5 0
1974 5 5 0

Top States for Kason (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 66
14%
GA 43
9%
FL 36
8%
TN 30
6%
AL 21
4%
NC 20
4%
LA 19
4%
CA 18
4%
OH 18
4%
MO 18
4%
MS 18
4%
KY 17
4%
AR 15
3%
PA 13
3%
SC 12
3%
OK 11
2%
NY 10
2%
VA 9
2%
WA 9
2%
MI 9
2%
IA 9
2%
MN 8
2%
IL 8
2%
IN 7
1%
KS 7
1%
WI 6
1%
CO 6
1%
NE 6
1%
MD 5
1%
OR 5
1%