Boy · #862 in 2026

Kaisen

Name: Popularity of the name Kaisen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kaisen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#862

Peak Rank

#862 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+48%

2014

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#14553

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaisen

The earliest SSA record of Kaisen as a baby boy name dates back to 2004, when 10 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 278 newborns named Kaisen — #862 in the national rankings. About 60% of every Kaisen on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Kaisen ranks #862 for baby boys with 278 births, rising sharply (+48% over the past five years). All told, over 3K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kaisen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaisen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Can
Cohen
Cun
Kian
Kun
Caisson
Keon
Cason
Koan
Cowen
Kissen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaisen

What does the name Kaisen mean?

Kaisen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaisen in 2026?

In 2026, Kaisen ranks #862 among boys' names in the U.S., with 278 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaisen most popular?

Kaisen reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #862 that year with 278 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kaisen most popular?

Kaisen has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Mississippi, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaisen.

Is Kaisen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kaisen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kaisen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaisen include Nikko, Nolen, Wyman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaisen

Kaisen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Kaisen's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #862. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaisen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.