"healer (from Greek Jason)"
Origin: Greek via American English
Language: English
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"stoneworker (from Mason)"
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The Story of Kason
Kason is a modern American name blending two popular naming patterns: the sound of Mason (an occupational name meaning 'stoneworker') and Jason (from Greek 'Iason', meaning 'healer'). The 'K' spelling gives it a distinctive visual identity. It emerged in the late 1990s as part of the broader trend of 'K-initial' masculine names alongside Kaleb, Kameron, and Kolby.
Kason entered US popularity charts in the early 2000s and has grown steadily, appealing to parents who want a name that sounds established but has a unique spelling. Its rise mirrors the broader trend of phonetically predictable names with creative orthography that define the 2000s naming era.
Kason is a purely American creation, reflecting the US naming tradition of blending familiar sounds into new forms. It belongs to the generation of names that feel modern and accessible without the cultural weight of classical names, representing American naming creativity at its most inventive.
Historical Record
Kason first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 14,415 babies have been named Kason in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kason is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #569 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Kason is part of a family of rhyming names (Mason, Jason, Bason, Cason) popular in the 2000s
- The 'K' spelling distinguishes it visually from the more common 'Cason' variant
- Kason Gabbard played in Major League Baseball, raising the name's visibility in sports circles
Kason in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#569
Current Rank
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Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Kason
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Kason Gabbard
Athlete
1982
American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #569
- Total SSA Count
- 514
- Cultural Origins
- American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Kas
Kay
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kason
What does the name Kason mean?
"healer (from Greek Jason)" (from Greek via American English). "stoneworker (from Mason)" (from Old French via English). Kason is a modern American name blending two popular naming patterns: the sound of Mason (an occupational name meaning 'stoneworker') and Jason (from Greek 'Iason', meaning 'healer'). The 'K' spelling gives it a distinctive visual identity. It emerged in the late 1990s as part of the broader trend of 'K-initial' masculine names alongside Kaleb, Kameron, and Kolby.
What is the origin of the name Kason?
Kason has Greek via American English, Old French via English, and American origins. In Greek via American English, it means "healer (from Greek Jason)". In Old French via English, it means "stoneworker (from Mason)".
Is Kason a boy or girl name?
Kason is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #569. As a girl name, it is ranked #30160. Kason is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Kason?
Kason is currently ranked #569 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kason?
Common nicknames for Kason include Kas and Kay.
What are good middle names for Kason?
Popular middle name pairings include Kason James, Kason Lee, Kason Cole, Kason Blake, Kason Grant, Kason Drew, and Kason Reid.
What are good sibling names for Kason?
Names that pair well with Kason as siblings include Brayden, Paisley, Grayson, Avery, Landon, Haley, and Logan.
How many syllables does Kason have?
Kason has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Kason a common or rare name?
Kason is moderately common, ranked #569 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
About the Name Kason
Kason is a boy name with American origins . The name means "healer (from Greek Jason)" in Greek via American English .
Is Kason a boy or girl name? Kason is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #569 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,160. Kason is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kason is currently ranked #569 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Kason has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Kason include Kas and Kay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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