Kason
Boy name · #597 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Kason? In official American birth records, Kason has been tracked continuously since 1974, giving it 51 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 480 baby boys were named Kason, placing it at #597 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #390, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,750 boys born in 2025 was named Kason.
Babies named Kason per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 51-year story
Kason first appears in the Social Security records in 1974, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 899 boys were named Kason — good for #362 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kason against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kason in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kason is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kason will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kason is most common
Like most names, Kason's popularity isn't spread evenly across the country. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Kason is most common in MS (1.4 per 1,000), AL (1 per 1,000), GA (1 per 1,000), AR (0.9 per 1,000), LA (0.8 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Kason is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Kason
Statistically, parents drawn to Kason tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Karson, Kyson, Kaison, Cason, and Edison.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kason | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 480 | #597 |
| 2024 | 518 | #565 |
| 2023 | 587 | #511 |
| 2022 | 645 | #479 |
| 2021 | 725 | #428 |
| 2020 | 851 | #366 |
| 2019 | 899 | #362 |
| 2018 | 794 | #401 |
| 2017 | 806 | #396 |
| 2016 | 879 | #374 |
| 2015 | 817 | #390 |
| 2014 | 869 | #364 |
| 2013 | 861 | #365 |
| 2012 | 770 | #387 |
| 2011 | 680 | #416 |
| 2010 | 543 | #480 |
| 2009 | 564 | #483 |
| 2008 | 417 | #602 |
| 2007 | 359 | #669 |
| 2006 | 281 | #752 |
| 2005 | 203 | #889 |
| 2004 | 170 | #981 |
| 2003 | 155 | #1016 |
| 2002 | 111 | #1228 |
| 2001 | 100 | #1307 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kason?
In official American birth records, the name Kason first appeared in 1974 (over 51 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 51 years.
Is Kason a popular boy name?
Kason ranked #597 among boys in 2025 with 480 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #390.
When was the name Kason most popular?
Kason peaked in 2019, when 899 American boys received the name (ranked #362 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kason?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,750 newborn American boys was named Kason. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.