Kaycen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kaycen is a modern name that likely stems from the Celtic word meaning 'pure.' It evolved through variations like Kacen and Kaysen. The name reflects a trend towards individuality in naming practices, with no significant biblical ties.
The name Kaycen is most popular in Louisiana, 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kaycen 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, 'Kaycen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8408th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1525th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 32490th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16939th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaycen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kaycen"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪ.sən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kaycen is a modern invented name, likely derived from the name Kacen, which has influences from both the English phonetic style and the Celtic name Kacen, meaning 'pure.'
Meaning
pure
Language Evolution
Kacen, Kaysen, Kaycen
Historical Usage
Kaycen gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend towards unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kacen, Kaysen, Kaysin
Modern Popularity & Image
Kaycen is viewed as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaycen"
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 "Kaycen"
"Kaycen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8408th of 24088 | 118 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1525th of 23106 | 1,357 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 32490th of 35406 | 7 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16939th of 30306 | 41 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaycen" 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) |
- | - |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.85% 1747th/3984 |
60.71% 2724th/4487 |
16.51% 1126th/6822 |
51.59% 3238th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaycen" 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 "Kaycen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaycen" 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.