Boy · #1,210 in 2026

Kaycen

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

Current Rank

#1,210

Peak Rank

#1,142 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+24%

2011

First Year

2021

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#13346

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaycen

Kaycen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 176 Kaycens were born — ranking #1,142 that year. As of 2026, Kaycen ranks #1,210 for baby boys with 169 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Kaycens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through 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 Kaycen

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

Caisson
Cason
Casein
Kazan
Kissen
Cusson
Cosen
Casson
Kasen
Kissane
Kasson
Kosten

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaycen

What does the name Kaycen mean?

Kaycen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaycen in 2026?

In 2026, Kaycen ranks #1,210 among boys' names in the U.S., with 169 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaycen most popular?

Kaycen reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #1,142 that year with 176 babies given the name.

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

Kaycen has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Mississippi, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaycen.

Is Kaycen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kaycen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaycen include Payne, Santi, Bernell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaycen

Kaycen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kaycen's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #1,142. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaycen'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.