UK boy's name
Caysen
A masculine English name derived from the surname 'Casey', of Irish origin.
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.
Caysen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Caysen 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 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2018 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Caysen. 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
- • Caysen ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Caysen.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caysen 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
2018
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Caysen mean?
The given name Caysen is a relatively modern invention, with its origins largely unknown. It appears to be a variation or respelling of the name Cayden, which itself is a modern name with no clear etymology. Some speculate that Cayden, and by extension Caysen, may be derived from the Old English word "caeg," meaning "key," or from the Welsh name "Cadyn," meaning "battle."
While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Caysen specifically, some early recorded instances of similar names can be found. For instance, the name Caden was used as early as the 16th century in parts of England and Wales, though its meaning and origins remain obscure.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Caysen are relatively recent, with some sources suggesting it first emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a creative spelling variation of Cayden or Caden. However, due to its modern nature, there are no historically significant figures or famous individuals from earlier eras who bore the name Caysen.
In terms of notable modern individuals with the name Caysen, there are a few examples, though none of particularly widespread fame. These include:
1. Caysen Weier, a professional baseball player from Canada, born in 1996. 2. Caysen Strom, a former American football player from the United States, born in 1995. 3. Caysen Winder, a Canadian actor and stunt performer, born in 1996. 4. Caysen Brown, an American entrepreneur and business owner, born in 1988. 5. Caysen Hodges, an American musician and singer-songwriter, born in 1992.
It's worth noting that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Caysen, comprehensive historical records or detailed accounts of its origins and evolution are limited. As a modern name, its usage and popularity may continue to evolve in the years to come.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Caysen over time
The chart below shows babies named Caysen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 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 Caysen, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caysen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caysen 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 | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4726 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Caysen
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Caysen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caysen in the UK right now?
In 2024, Caysen was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Caysen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Caysen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caysen?
A masculine English name derived from the surname 'Casey', of Irish origin.
How many people are called Caysen in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Caysen across the 3 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.