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Kason

Boy name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kason: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2022.

Kason is a modern name thought to be an invented variation of Kayson, itself likely a contemporary spin on the classic Jason—from the Greek Iason, meaning "healer." While it lacks deep historical roots, its stylish, surname-like feel has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. For famous bearers, the name is most notably carried by Kason Gabbard, a Major League Baseball pitcher known for his time with the Texas Rangers, and Kason Kelley, a young Scottish footballer emerging in the sport. There are no direct place connections, but the name shares a phonetic kinship with places like Cason or Kaysville. Notably, Kason saw a steady rise in Scotland from the early 2000s, reflecting parents’ growing preference for sleek, two-syllable names ending in ‘-son’.

Boy 4 of 52 years

Peak year
20224 babies
Latest (2023)
#7283 babies
Total births
13since 2015
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2022 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).