Caison Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Caison is a modern English name derived from the Gaelic term 'cadan', meaning 'spirit of battle'. It evolved from traditional names like Cadan and Caden. Currently, it evokes a contemporary image while retaining its historical roots. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Caison is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Caison has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Caison' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5020th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2323rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Caison' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caison"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪsən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Caison is a contemporary variation of the name Caden, derived from the Gaelic word 'cadan', meaning 'spirit of battle'.
Meaning
Spirit of battle
Language Evolution
Cadan, Caden, Caison
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of the trend of unique and modern names derived from traditional roots.
Variants & Derivatives
Caden, Kason, Kaden
Modern Popularity & Image
Caison is viewed as a modern and unique name, appealing to parents looking for contemporary options with historical significance.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caison"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Caison"
"Caison" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5020th of 24088 | 260 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2323rd of 23106 | 704 |
Regional Popularity of "Caison" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
41.16% 3010th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
24.67% 1683rd/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Caison" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Caison"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Caison" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.