Kacey Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-see / ˈkeɪsiIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: vigilant; English: from the case
Historical & Cultural Background
Kacey is often considered a modern variant of the name Casey, which has Irish origins. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. It is used for both boys and girls, although it is more commonly associated with females in recent years. The name reflects a trend towards unisex names in contemporary naming practices.
Trend Summary
Kacey has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often appearing as a unisex name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Casey
- Kasey
International Variants
- Kasey (English)
Famous people named Kacey
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Fictional characters named Kacey
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kacey was first seen in the United States in 1965. Kacey has ranked as high as #1143 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Kacey has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kacey (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 31 | |
GA | 18 | |
VA | 13 | |
NC | 13 | |
CA | 10 | |
NY | 9 | |
FL | 9 | |
IL | 8 | |
AL | 7 | |
LA | 7 | |
TN | 7 | |
MS | 6 | |
OH | 6 | |
MD | 5 | |
PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1965 | 5 |
1966 | 6 |
1967 | 8 |
1968 | 8 |
1969 | 9 |
1970 | 14 |
1971 | 9 |
1972 | 11 |
1973 | 18 |
1974 | 18 |
1975 | 16 |
1976 | 25 |
1977 | 38 |
1978 | 33 |
1979 | 47 |
1980 | 29 |
1981 | 29 |
1982 | 32 |
1983 | 49 |
1984 | 33 |
1985 | 43 |
1986 | 43 |
1987 | 42 |
1988 | 59 |
1989 | 50 |
1990 | 64 |
1991 | 61 |
1992 | 56 |
1993 | 52 |
1994 | 63 |
1995 | 54 |
1996 | 64 |
1997 | 79 |
1998 | 74 |
1999 | 73 |
2000 | 67 |
2001 | 53 |
2002 | 46 |
2003 | 48 |
2004 | 42 |
2005 | 34 |
2006 | 43 |
2007 | 46 |
2008 | 39 |
2009 | 37 |
2010 | 31 |
2011 | 25 |
2012 | 25 |
2013 | 33 |
2014 | 34 |
2015 | 22 |
2016 | 31 |
2017 | 40 |
2018 | 31 |
2019 | 72 |
2020 | 163 |
2021 | 220 |
2022 | 202 |
2023 | 210 |
2024 | 211 |