Kysen
Boy name · #1562 in 2025 · Uniqueness 74/100
Kysen ranks #1562 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 110 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1853, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,364 boys born in 2025 was named Kysen.
Babies named Kysen per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 25-year story
Kysen first appears in the Social Security records in 2000, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 137 boys were named Kysen — good for #1313 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 Kysen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kysen in class?
Kysen scores 74 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Kysen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kysen is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kysen is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Kysens were TX (12), FL (7), NC (7), LA (6), MI (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Kysen
Statistically, parents drawn to Kysen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Caysen, Kacen, Karsen, Kaisen, and Kasen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kysen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | #1554 |
| 2024 | 137 | #1371 |
| 2023 | 86 | #1851 |
| 2022 | 114 | #1559 |
| 2021 | 108 | #1591 |
| 2020 | 137 | #1313 |
| 2019 | 132 | #1354 |
| 2018 | 105 | #1584 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1661 |
| 2016 | 100 | #1610 |
| 2015 | 79 | #1853 |
| 2014 | 50 | #2492 |
| 2013 | 47 | #2562 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2448 |
| 2011 | 54 | #2346 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2511 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2585 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3646 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4243 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6094 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6226 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5492 |
| 2003 | 5 | #10894 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6088 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10556 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kysen a popular boy name?
Kysen ranked #1562 among boys in 2025 with 110 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1853.
When was the name Kysen most popular?
Kysen peaked in 2020, when 137 American boys received the name (ranked #1313 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kysen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,364 newborn American boys was named Kysen. It scores 74/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.