Descendant of Cathasach; watchful or vigilant
Kacen is a modern phonetic variation of the Irish surname Casey, which is derived from the Gaelic name Cathasach. It carries the historical meaning of being alert or watchful. While it shares sounds with names like Mason or Jason, it is a contemporary American invention in its current spelling.
Less common today
Kacen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,012 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
