Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kayson.
National Rank (2025)
#264
All-Time Peak Rank
#264 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
15,201
Unisex Distribution98.2% Boy / 1.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Kayson Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Kayson
According to SSA data, Kayson achieved its highest historical rank of #264 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,305 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 85.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 32 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kayson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+85.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,305Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
32Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:15
1990s:122
2000s:943
2010s:6,816
2020s:7,305
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKa-yon
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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