Kason

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-son /ˈkeɪ.sən/High

Meaning: Modern K-variant of Cason, itself a surname derived from an Old French or Old English personal name, or possibly from English case ('chest,' 'covering') as an occupational surname for a box-maker; used as a given name since the late 20th centuryMedium

In 30 seconds: Kason is a sleek, modern American name — a K-spelled variant of Cason — carrying the same crisp two-syllable energy as Jason, Mason, and Carson.

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Origin MediumAmerican, Old French

MeaningModern K-variant of Cason, itself a surname derived from an Old French or Old English personal name, or possibly from English case ('chest,' 'covering') as an occupational surname for a box-maker; used as a given name since the late 20th century

U.S. rank (2025)#597 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births480 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 14,895

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kason is a modern American given name, a K-spelled variant of Cason. Cason may derive from an Old French or English surname, possibly related to a Norman personal name or an occupational term. As a first name, it belongs to the broad 20th-century American fashion for -son ending names that evoke strength and accessibility.

Kason began appearing in U.S. birth records in the 1990s and grew alongside Mason, Jason, and Carson. The K-spelling gives it a distinctively modern visual profile while maintaining the same phonetic feel. It has appeared in the U.S. top 1000 boys' names.

Did you know? Kason belongs to the remarkably productive -ason/-ason family of American names — Mason, Jason, Carson, Tyson — that share a common suffix producing names that feel both strong and approachable, a combination that American parents have found irresistible for generations.

Overall data confidence 73%

Behind the Name — Cason (related) — surname etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CasonMasonJasonKaison

Nicknames

KasKay

Famous Bearers

★Kason Gabbard (born 1982)
American professional baseball pitcher who played in MLB for the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers from 2006 to 2008, compiling a 9-7 win-loss record. After retiring from playing, he joined the coaching staff at IMG Academy in Florida, working with young athletes.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kason mean?

Kason is a modern K-variant of Cason, a surname-origin name whose exact meaning is uncertain but relates to Old French or English roots.

How do you pronounce Kason?

It is said KAY-son — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Kason a boy or girl name?

Kason is used exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Kason?

Kason has ranked in the U.S. top 500 boys' names since the 2000s, appealing to parents who like Mason and Carson.