Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Cayce since 1935
Babies named Cayce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 12 | 8 |
| 1970s | 211 | 81 |
| 1980s | 382 | 117 |
| 1990s | 284 | 130 |
| 2000s | 169 | 94 |
| 2010s | 57 | 94 |
| 2020s | 26 | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Cayce is a modern respelling of the traditional Irish surname Casey, which itself derives from the Gaelic Ó Cathasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Cathasach' (vigilant or watchful). The name first appeared in US records in 1961 and saw its peak usage in 1987, but it has never ranked in the top 1000. After a period of decline, Cayce has been rising again since 2020, though it remains rare. Its similarity to the more common spelling Casey gives it a familiar yet distinctive feel.
Cayce is a variant spelling of the Irish surname and given name Casey. Casey comes from the Gaelic Ó Cathasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Cathasach', where Cathasach means 'vigilant' or 'watchful'. The name was traditionally an Irish surname but has been used as a given name for both boys and girls in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Cayce
Names that share Cayce's style, for a brother or sister.
