Total births
1,029
Boys' name · since 1990
Caison
Caison has 1,029 recorded births since 1990 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2494
- among boys today
- 1,029
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Caison currently ranks #2494 among boys' names in America, with 1,029 babies recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Caison has been recorded 1,029 times among boys since 1990, currently ranked #2494 nationally and more common than 83% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #2494 among boys today
- 1,029 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Caison is currently the #2494 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 1,029 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2494
- among boys today
- 1,029
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Caison vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2494
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Caison was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
80 babies were named Caison in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Caison compares
1,029 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Caison's all-time total is 180% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Caison | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,029 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 80 | 23 | 22,252 |
Caison's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Caison's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 80, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Caison at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#2,494
Active since
1990
Caison popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 80
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Caison by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Caison's strongest decade.
460 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Caison births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 160
2000s
160 births
- 2010s
2010s
460 births
- 2020s
2020s
398 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 460 births (45% of all-time use).
How Caison compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Caison's total volume
Caison vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Caison by state
Where Caison concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 137 | 13.3% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 81 | 7.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 28 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 28 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #6 | New York | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Caison's total US births 13.3%
Even split
137 of 1,029 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Caison appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caison? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 1,029 babies named Caison. Today it holds rank #2494 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 80 births.
When was Caison most popular? ▼
Caison was most popular in the 2010s decade with 460 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Caison most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Caison are Texas (137 births), North Carolina (81 births), Florida (28 births).
How long has the name Caison been used? ▼
Caison has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 36 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Caison? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caiden, Cairo, Cain, Caius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Caison's data
- Caison's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (460 total births) through the 2020s (398) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Caisons (137 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Caison
Nearby Names Like Caison
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caison
Caiden Boy
#546 23,341 births
Cairo Boy
#355 9,415 births
Cain Boy
#981 7,628 births
Caius Boy
#1060 2,329 births
Caine Boy
#2272 2,104 births
Compare Caison side by side: Caison vs Caiden Caison vs Cairo Caison vs Cain
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Caison
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Caison: #2494 Boys' Name - 1,029 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caison. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Caison draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.