Boy
Cason
clever one, vigilant
About Cason
Strong, direct, and modern—this name makes a statement without shouting. The sharp opening consonant gives it immediate presence, while the overall sound remains smooth and pleasant. It's climbed in popularity recently as parents discover its perfect balance of familiarity and freshness. There's a rugged, outdoorsy quality that suggests adventure and confidence. The name doesn't carry heavy historical baggage, allowing each bearer to define it through their own personality and achievements. It fits comfortably in contemporary contexts, from playgrounds to boardrooms. Parents drawn to names that sound current yet won't feel dated in twenty years often find this an ideal solution. The single-syllable simplicity of the ending keeps it grounded and masculine without being harsh or aggressive in tone.
Popularity of the Name Cason
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 2002 | #939 |
| 2003 | #936 |
| 2004 | #810 |
| 2005 | #814 |
| 2006 | #750 |
| 2007 | #721 |
| 2008 | #574 |
| 2009 | #539 |
| 2010 | #480 |
| 2011 | #507 |
| 2012 | #466 |
| 2013 | #427 |
| 2014 | #424 |
| 2015 | #461 |
| 2016 | #466 |
| 2017 | #508 |
| 2018 | #547 |
| 2019 | #592 |
| 2020 | #667 |
| 2021 | #706 |
| 2022 | #785 |
| 2023 | #790 |
| 2024 | #854 |
| 2025 | #846 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Cason
Names Similar to Cason
Nicknames for Cason
- Cas
- Son
- Case
- CJ
Famous People Named Cason
| Cason Sharpe | Canadian professional basketball player |
| Cason Shrode | American actor |
| Cason Monk-Metcalf | American football player |
| Cason McClendon | American actor |
| Cason Graye | American country music singer |
| Cason Hammock | American soccer player |
| Cason Conley | American football player |
| Cason Hohmann | American ice hockey player |
| Cason J. Callaway | American businessman |
| Cason Lane | American singer-songwriter |
| Cason Collins | American basketball player |
| Cason Beatty | American football player |
| Cason Brewer | American football player |
| Cason Crane | American mountaineer |
| Cason Clagg | American football player |
| Cason Kirby | American journalist |
| Cason Schneider | American football player |
| Cason J. Smith | American actor |
| Cason Steele | American football player |
Characters Named Cason
| Cason Cole | Protagonist in the "Themis Files" book series by Sylvain Neuvel |
| Cason Graye | Character from the novel "From Here to You" by Jamie McGuire |
| Cason Price | Character from the film "The Darkest Minds" |
| Cason Harte | Character from the "Sweet Magnolias" book series by Sherryl Woods |
| Cason Crane | Character from the novel "The Ascendance Trilogy" by Jennifer A. Nielsen |
| Cason Macredy | Character from the video game "Final Fantasy Tactics A2 - Grimoire of the Rift" |
| Cason Martin | Character from the novel "Unravel Me" by Tahereh Mafi |
| Cason Hand | Character from the novel "The Caretaker" by A.X. Ahmad |
| Cason Reed | Character from the novel "Until You're Mine" by Samantha Hayes |
| Cason Fenton | Character from the television series "Beverly Hills, 90210" |
| Cason Sharpe | Character from the novel "Rook and Shadow" by Michael G. Manning |
| Cason Bennett | Character from the film "The Protector" |
| Cason Blackwell | Character from the novel "Irish Rose" by Nora Roberts |
| Cason Howard | Character from the television series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" |
| Cason Peake | Character from the novel "Body Surfing" by Anita Shreve |
| Cason Stout | Character from the film "To Dance with the White Dog" |
| Cason Tremain | Character from the novel "Nobody's Baby But Mine" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips |
| Cason Jeffries | Character from the film "Promised Land" |
| Cason Des Barres | Character from the novel "Land of the Blind" by Jess Walter |