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UK boy's name

Casen

A Scandinavian boy's name meaning "resting place" or "place of blessing".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Casen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Casen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 9 births.

This profile covers 55 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2014 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 55 living people in the UK are called Casen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Casen ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 9 boys were registered as Casen.
  • About 55 living people in the UK are estimated to have Casen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2023

9 births

Estimated living

55

2026

Meaning

What does Casen mean?

The name Casen has its origins in the Old English language and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "cæsing," which means "little case" or "little chest." This name was likely given to children whose parents were involved in the trade or crafting of small chests or boxes.

During the Middle Ages, the name Casen was primarily found in England and the surrounding regions. It was a relatively uncommon name, but it did appear in some historical records and documents from that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Casen can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Casene," which is believed to be an early variation of Casen.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Casen. One such person was Casen of Bury St Edmunds, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his writings on various theological and philosophical topics.

Another historical figure with the name Casen was Sir Casen Boleyn (1465-1539), a courtier and diplomat during the reign of King Henry VIII. He served as the Lord Privy Seal and was a member of the influential Boleyn family.

In the 16th century, there was a Scottish landowner named Casen Forrester (1520-1589) who played a role in the conflicts between the Scottish and English crowns. He was a staunch supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots, and was involved in several battles and uprisings.

During the 17th century, a Dutch merchant named Casen van Noordt (1624-1687) gained prominence for his successful trading ventures in the East Indies. He established a trading company and amassed a considerable fortune, which he used to support various charitable causes.

Another notable figure with the name Casen was Casen Browne (1698-1767), an English clergyman and writer who served as the Bishop of Bristol. He was known for his sermons and published works on theology and philosophy.

While the name Casen was relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a presence across various cultures and time periods. These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who bore this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Casen over time

The chart below shows babies named Casen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Casen, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Casen
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Decades

Casen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Casen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3368 30 5
2010s #3957 25 6

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FAQ

Casen: questions and answers

How popular is the name Casen in the UK right now?

In 2024, Casen was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Casen most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 9 babies registered as Casen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Casen?

A Scandinavian boy's name meaning "resting place" or "place of blessing".

How many people are called Casen in the UK?

A total of 55 babies have been registered as Casen across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.