Kacey Unisex

Popularity: #714 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-see / ˈkeɪsi

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. 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

Fictional characters named Kacey

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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 31
19%
GA 18
11%
VA 13
8%
NC 13
8%
CA 10
6%
NY 9
6%
FL 9
6%
IL 8
5%
AL 7
4%
LA 7
4%
TN 7
4%
MS 6
4%
OH 6
4%
MD 5
3%
PA 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19655
19666
19678
19688
19699
197014
19719
197211
197318
197418
197516
197625
197738
197833
197947
198029
198129
198232
198349
198433
198543
198643
198742
198859
198950
199064
199161
199256
199352
199463
199554
199664
199779
199874
199973
200067
200153
200246
200348
200442
200534
200643
200746
200839
200937
201031
201125
201225
201333
201434
201522
201631
201740
201831
201972
2020163
2021220
2022202
2023210
2024211