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Kacey Unisex

Popularity: #726 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-see / /ˈkeɪ.si/

Irish; 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. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century. The name is sometimes used as a unisex name, although it is more commonly given to girls. Its appeal lies in its contemporary sound and versatility.

Trend Summary

Kacey has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Casey
  • Kacie
  • Kasey

International Variants

  • Kacey (English)
  • Kasey (English)

Famous people named Kacey

Kacey Musgraves is an American singer-songwriter known for her contributions to country music.

Kacey Bellamy is an American ice hockey player who has represented the United States in international competitions.

Kacey Smith is a notable American television personality and host.

Fictional characters named Kacey

Kacey is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for her quirky personality.

Kacey is a character in the book series 'The Kacey Chronicles,' where she embarks on various adventures.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kacey was first seen in the United States in 1952. Kacey has ranked as high as #844 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. 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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 43
26%
CA 21
13%
NY 9
5%
FL 9
5%
OH 9
5%
AZ 8
5%
GA 8
5%
WA 7
4%
CO 7
4%
OR 7
4%
IL 6
4%
VA 6
4%
NC 6
4%
NJ 6
4%
MO 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19525
19575
19589
19599
19607
19628
19647
19657
196615
196716
196818
196928
197028
197136
197250
197376
1974100
1975141
197697
1977127
1978194
1979188
1980197
1981197
1982249
1983274
1984218
1985223
1986316
1987324
1988316
1989331
1990343
1991402
1992336
1993305
1994280
1995280
1996298
1997271
1998357
1999286
2000263
2001257
2002211
2003234
2004213
2005195
2006235
2007183
2008202
2009179
2010168
2011162
2012136
2013124
2014181
2015182
2016177
2017147
2018142
2019172
2020185
2021209
2022202
2023191
2024225