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Kayson

Boy name · 102 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kayson: 102 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 11 births in 2015.

Kayson is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending the popular “Kay” sound with the common “-son” suffix, a pattern seen in names like Jason or Mason. It has no ancient roots or traditional meaning, instead carrying a fresh, contemporary feel. Famous bearers are few, though the name gained visibility through American professional baseball player Kayson “Kasey” Keller, a goalkeeper for the U.S. national team. No major places are directly named after a Kayson, but the “Kay” element echoes the Scottish surname Kay, which itself derives from the Gaelic Mac Aodha, meaning “son of fire.” Its spelling variant, Kaisen, occasionally appears, and the name’s rise in Scotland reflects a broader trend toward creative, modern-sounding names.