Cason Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'son of Casey', Cason is a modern English name.
Meaning of the Name Cason
Cason is an English name meaning 'son of Casey'. It is derived from the Irish surname Casey, which means 'vigilant' or 'brave'. Cason is a modern and trendy name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is often chosen for its strong and masculine sound.
Popularity of the Name Cason
The popularity for the name Cason peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 725 births, which ranked number 867 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Cason had the most female births in 1995 with 9, which ranked number 8,767 out of 15,753 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2014 with 725, which ranked number 423 out of 14,070 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cason has declined sharply over the last ten years from 587 births to 320 births, a decline of -45.49%. Among males, Cason has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 587 births to 320 births, a decline of -45.49%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cason
- 20 Year Trend of Cason: 87.13%
- 10 Year Trend of Cason: -45.49%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cason: -45.49%
Popularity of Cason by State
For males, Cason was most popular in Southeastern states with 166 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 51 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cason. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 14 | 367 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 8 | 385 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 10 | 1627 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 21 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 36 | 329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 11 | 389 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 10 | 488 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 6 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 13 | 250 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 18 | 537 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 5 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 20 | 397 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 51 | 591 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 10 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 7 | 614 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cason
- Total Births of Cason: 301 (-5.89%)
- Male Births of Cason: 301 (-5.89%)
Given the downward trend of Cason over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.89% decrease in total births, for a total of 301 births in 2024. Male births for Cason have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 301 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.89%.