Kayson is a modern variant of the given name Cason, itself a derivative of the English surname Cason. Like many contemporary invented names, Kayson arose in the early 21st century in the United States, shaped by the popularity of similar-sounding fashionable names such as Mason, Jason, and their kin. The name Mason ultimately derives from an English surname meaning “stoneworker,” from Old French maçon (of Frankish origin, akin to Old English macian “to make”). It gained modern popularity as a given name from the 1980s onward, saw a notable spike after 2009 when Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick named their son Mason – as featured on their reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2010 – and peaked as the second most popular boys' name in the United States in 2011. This meteoric rise prompted a cascade of phonetic variants like Kayson, ensuring a distinctive yet familiar sound. According to etymological data, Kayson appears as a male given name in English-speaking contexts. It sometimes overlaps with the English variant Kaison, as well as Keyson, Kaysen, Kasen, and Kason; all share the same root influence of Mason and Kason. Notable bearers of the name are scarce in the public record, reflecting Kayson's status as a very recent coinage. However, cultural celebrity-name exposure contributes to its recognition. The name fits within the established pattern of parent admiration for the “-son” ending (also seen in Jackson, Harrison, and Greyson). Meaning: Variant of Cason, ultimately derive from an English occupation surname for a Mason Origin: American English (modern invented), via surname Cason Usage regions: Primarily United States and Anglophone countries Type: Masculine given name, modern phoenetic creation