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Cace

KAYSS · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Case/Cace.

Peak popularity
2020
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2019

Declining since 2019.

Popularity of Cace since 2007

Babies named Cace per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5111620102020Most births 2020Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s18
2010s79
2020s34

Meaning & origin

Cace is a rare American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2007. It has never entered the top 1,000, and its highest recorded usage came in 2020, the peak year for the name. Since 2019 its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a brief novelty period typical of modern inventions. The name lacks historical depth or a clear etymology, likely a respelling of Case or a blend of surnames. No state has recorded Cace among its top names, underscoring its niche status. Parents drawn to Cace often appreciate its short, strong sound, similar to better-known names like Cole or Jace.

The name Cace first appeared in U.S. records in 2007 and is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the surname Case or a phonetic variant of Cade. No established historical or linguistic derivation has been identified. It remains rare, with no recorded use in pre-modern sources.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Case, Cade

Sibling names for Cace

Names that share Cace's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Ella, Nora, Lily, Ava, Mia

Brothers: Cole, Jace, Reid, Zane, Kai

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Cace mean?
The meaning of Cace is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of Case, which is an English surname meaning 'chest' or 'container.'
How popular is the name Cace?
Cace has never ranked in the top 1,000 U.S. baby names. It first appeared in records in 2007 and peaked in usage in 2020, though still very rare.
Is Cace a boy's name or a girl's name?
Cace is traditionally given to boys, with no recorded usage for girls in official U.S. data.