Kasen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kasen is a modern American name derived as a variant of Kason, which itself comes from the Greek name Jason meaning 'healer'. It has evolved through names like Kason and Jason. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is seen as trendy today. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Kasen is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kasen has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kasen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7696th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 890th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 480th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14529th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18713th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kasen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kasen"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪsən/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Kasen is a modern invention and is often considered a variant of the name Kason, which is derived from the name Jason. Jason has Greek origins, meaning 'healer' or 'to heal'.
Meaning
healer
Language Evolution
Kason, Jason
Historical Usage
Kasen gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern name choice, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Kason, Kace, Casey
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Kasen is perceived as trendy and contemporary, appealing to parents looking for unique yet familiar names.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kasen"
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 "Kasen"
"Kasen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7696th of 16616 | 64 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 890th of 24088 | 3,294 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 480th of 23106 | 7,420 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14529th of 35406 | 82 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18713th of 30306 | 31 |
Regional Popularity of "Kasen" 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) |
17.04% 781st/4582 |
41.67% 2152nd/5164 |
11.10% 812th/7313 |
10.87% 811th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
10.27% 409th/3984 |
19.43% 872nd/4487 |
6.01% 410th/6822 |
9.51% 597th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kasen" 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 "Kasen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kasen" 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.