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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kaesyn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Kaeston|Kaeto
Celtic◈ Unisex · 58% boy · 42% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kaesyn

◈

KAY-sin · 2 syllables

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Boy
#3834
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#3834
Popularity score: 17
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#3209 in 2021
5yr
+102 ranks
Velocity
+102
Birth frequency
8.1 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#14245
Popularity score: 3
→ Stable
Peak
#12804 in 2021
5yr
-19 ranks
Velocity
-19
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3834 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Kaesyn

Popularity score: 17  ·  SSA Rank: #3834

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #14245 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Kaesyn

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14245

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+102 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
8 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Kaesyn is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticScottishUnisex2-syllableNatureModern SpellingContemporaryRareCool
Character
vigilant and observant
STRONG
High confidence

Kaesyn is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3834 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +102 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#3834 · very rare
Kaesyn at a Glance
Meaning:Variant of Caesan or Casey, derived from Gaelic roots meaning 'vigilant' or 'alert.' Modern spelling innovation blending Celtic tradition with contemporary phonetic style.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#3209 in 2021
5yr change:+102 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #3834 · Girl #14245
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Casey◈Cason◈Kayson◈Casen◈KasonRowan◈
Similar Style
Caspian◈Stellan◈Soren◈Finn◈Beckett◈Rowan◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelStellan◈Beckett◈Morgan◈Finley◈River◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kaesyn · Overview
Summary

Kaesyn is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3834 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kaesyn scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 102 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
58% boy · 42% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Nature character
Kaesyn carries a cool, grounded, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kaesyn is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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