Rising since 2012, #1,117 for girls today.
Popularity of Kacey since 1952
Babies named Kacey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 28 | 0 |
| 1960s | 106 | 36 |
| 1970s | 1,037 | 229 |
| 1980s | 2,645 | 410 |
| 1990s | 3,158 | 640 |
| 2000s | 2,172 | 455 |
| 2010s | 1,592 | 344 |
| 2020s | 1,223 | 1,190 |
Meaning & origin
Kacey first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1952 and saw a surge in the 1990s, reaching its peak popularity as the 1117th most popular name in 1991. Since 2012, the name has been on a rising trajectory, though it remains relatively uncommon: in 2025, it occurred at a rate of 1 in 7,617 births. The top states for Kacey include Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, indicating a regional preference in the American South. As a modern variant of the Irish-derived Casey, Kacey offers a fresh take on a classic surname name while maintaining a unisex appeal that suits the contemporary naming landscape.
Kacey is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. It blends the phonetic appeal of Casey, an Irish surname from the Gaelic Ó Cathasaigh ('descendant of Cathasach,' meaning 'watchful'), with the distinctive initial letter K. The name has been used for both boys and girls since the 1950s.
Where Kacey is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kacey” around the world
Where Kacey lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kace, Case, Cay
Sibling names for Kacey
Names that share Kacey's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kacey
Names whose popularity has moved with Kacey's over the last 50 years.
