Kacy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-see / /ˈkeɪ.si/English; Irish
Meaning
English: alert; Irish: vigilant
Historical & Cultural Background
Kacy is a variant of the name Casey, which has roots in both English and Irish cultures. The name has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with females in recent years. In Irish, it is derived from the Gaelic name O'Cathasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Cathasach.' The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Kacy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Casey
- Kacie
International Variants
- Kacey (English)
- Kaci (English)
Famous people named Kacy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kacy was first seen in the United States in 1962. Kacy has ranked as high as #1204 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kacy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kacy (1993)
State | Births | Share |
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FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1962 | 5 |
1963 | 5 |
1964 | 6 |
1966 | 12 |
1968 | 16 |
1969 | 21 |
1970 | 9 |
1971 | 17 |
1972 | 9 |
1973 | 31 |
1974 | 28 |
1975 | 35 |
1976 | 23 |
1977 | 22 |
1978 | 23 |
1979 | 26 |
1980 | 22 |
1981 | 27 |
1982 | 23 |
1983 | 23 |
1984 | 26 |
1985 | 27 |
1986 | 20 |
1987 | 29 |
1988 | 29 |
1989 | 26 |
1990 | 26 |
1991 | 29 |
1992 | 37 |
1993 | 25 |
1994 | 22 |
1995 | 21 |
1996 | 25 |
1997 | 25 |
1998 | 21 |
1999 | 12 |
2000 | 12 |
2001 | 11 |
2002 | 6 |
2003 | 11 |
2004 | 14 |
2005 | 18 |
2006 | 11 |
2007 | 9 |
2008 | 5 |
2009 | 8 |
2011 | 6 |
2012 | 10 |
2013 | 8 |
2014 | 7 |
2015 | 5 |
2017 | 7 |
2018 | 9 |
2019 | 7 |
2021 | 9 |
2022 | 10 |
2023 | 12 |
2024 | 10 |