Declining since 1988.
Popularity of Kacee since 1966
Babies named Kacee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 173 | 0 |
| 1980s | 604 | 39 |
| 1990s | 704 | 81 |
| 2000s | 377 | 54 |
| 2010s | 294 | 40 |
| 2020s | 78 | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Kacee is a distinctively American respelling of Casey, a name with Irish roots. First recorded in 1966, it experienced a modest peak in 1993 but has never entered the national top 1,000, placing it among the rarer choices. Its trajectory has been falling since 1988, reflecting the decline of similar creative spellings. The name has not been associated with any top states, suggesting a scattered, relatively uncommon usage. Despite its low profile, Kacee offers a familiar sound with a unique visual twist, appealing to parents who want a name that stands out without straying far from tradition.
Kacee is a modern American respelling of Casey, which is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Cathasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Cathasach', from cathasach meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant'. The name has been used as a given name since the 20th century, and the Kac- spelling emerged as a trendy variation in the 1960s, reflecting a broader pattern of respelling traditional names with a 'K' for a more contemporary feel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kace, Kae
Sibling names for Kacee
Names that share Kacee's style, for a brother or sister.
