Kaisen Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kaisen is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kaisen?
Kaisen is spelled K-A-I-S-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Kaisen at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Kaisen” may derive from Japanese elements meaning “sea” (kai) and “line” or “route” (sen).
- Origin
- Kaisen is commonly associated with Japanese naming traditions, where it may be formed from kanji characters representing natural or geographical features.
- Pronunciation
- KYE-sen · 2 syllables
Kaisen Popularity in 2025
Rank#800
Recorded Births311
- Boys usage rose 102 places to #800 and recorded 50 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kaisen Mean?
The name “Kaisen” may derive from Japanese elements meaning “sea” (kai) and “line” or “route” (sen).
Origin: Kaisen is commonly associated with Japanese naming traditions, where it may be formed from kanji characters representing natural or geographical features.
How Do You Pronounce Kaisen?
PronunciationKYE-sen
Syllables2
Kaisen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 311 | #800 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 261 | #902 |
| 2023 | Boys | 241 | #937 |
| 2022 | Boys | 254 | #908 |
| 2021 | Boys | 214 | #1,025 |
| 2020 | Boys | 192 | #1,051 |
| 2019 | Boys | 193 | #1,057 |
| 2018 | Boys | 143 | #1,282 |
| 2017 | Boys | 138 | #1,306 |
| 2016 | Boys | 152 | #1,229 |
| 2015 | Boys | 98 | #1,625 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 88 | #1,714 |
| 2013 | Boys | 65 | #2,065 |
| 2012 | Boys | 59 | #2,209 |
| 2011 | Boys | 40 | #2,904 |
| 2010 | Boys | 47 | #2,579 |
| 2009 | Boys | 43 | #2,800 |
| 2008 | Boys | 32 | #3,421 |
| 2007 | Boys | 18 | #4,996 |
| 2006 | Boys | 16 | #5,303 |
| 2005 | Boys | 10 | #7,096 |
| 2004 | Boys | 10 | #6,976 |
When Was Kaisen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
311 recorded births
National rank #800
2024 · Boys
261 recorded births
National rank #902
2022 · Boys
254 recorded births
National rank #908
2023 · Boys
241 recorded births
National rank #937
Where Kaisen Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #157 | 20 |
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| AL | #375 | 14 |
| SC | #438 | 11 |
| LA | #487 | 9 |
| AR | #489 | 6 |
| TN | #551 | 13 |
| OH | #577 | 17 |