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UK boy's name

Kacen

An English masculine name derived from "Kace," perhaps meaning warrior or fighter.

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.

Kacen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kacen 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 2019, with 8 births.

This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 5 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Kacen. 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

  • Kacen ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 8 boys were registered as Kacen.
  • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kacen 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

2019

8 births

Estimated living

25

2026

Meaning

What does Kacen mean?

The given name Kacen is a relatively modern name with no clear historical roots or linguistic origins. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the name Caden or Kaden, which are believed to be derived from the Irish surname Cadan or the Gaelic name Cadán, meaning "battle" or "warrior."

While the exact origin of the specific spelling "Kacen" is uncertain, it likely emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century as a unique twist on the traditional Caden/Kaden names. There are no known historical records or ancient texts that reference this particular spelling.

As a modern name, there are few notable historical figures who bore the name Kacen. However, here are five individuals with this first name who have gained some recognition in recent times:

1. Kacen Callender, an American author and editor known for young adult fiction novels like "Hurricane Child" and "Felix Ever After."

2. Kacen Walker, an American singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums and EPs since the early 2010s.

3. Kacen Bayless, a former American football defensive back who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s.

4. Kacen Gilbert, an Australian model and social media influencer who has worked with various fashion and lifestyle brands.

5. Kacen Bartlett, a Canadian ice hockey player who has competed in various junior and minor league tournaments.

It's worth noting that while these individuals may have achieved some level of recognition, the name Kacen remains relatively uncommon and does not have a significant historical legacy or widespread cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kacen over time

The chart below shows babies named Kacen 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 Kacen, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kacen
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Decades

Kacen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kacen 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 #4653 10 3
2010s #2591 15 2

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FAQ

Kacen: questions and answers

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

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

When was Kacen most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 8 babies registered as Kacen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kacen?

An English masculine name derived from "Kace," perhaps meaning warrior or fighter.

How many people are called Kacen in the UK?

A total of 25 babies have been registered as Kacen across the 5 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.