Cayson is a distinctive choice, ranked #1859 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cayson in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1859
US Rank #762
About the Name Cayson
Cayson has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 480 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #726 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2008.
Cayson is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #762, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cayson
Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Cayson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cayson in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cayson has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 480 places in the last five years. Its peak was #726 in 2016. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Cayson is more popular in the US (#762) than in the UK (#1859). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Cayson ranks #762 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
13
UK babies named Cayson (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 480 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cayson
Likely around 1 other Cayson in the class
UK Popularity (2008–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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