Rising since 2022, #1,867 for girls today.
Popularity of Kacie since 1966
Babies named Kacie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 468 |
| 1980s | 3,602 |
| 1990s | 4,308 |
| 2000s | 2,537 |
| 2010s | 1,251 |
| 2020s | 592 |
Meaning & origin
Kacie first entered U.S. records in 1966, a time when Irish surname-names were gaining traction. It reached its peak rank of 1867 in 2025, with a 1-in-15,163 frequency among newborn girls. The name's popularity rose steadily through the 1990s, reflecting a broader cultural interest in Irish heritage. In 2025, the trajectory shows a rising trend since 2022, suggesting renewed appeal. Top states include Alabama, Missouri, and Washington, indicating a scattered but consistent geographic presence. As a respelling of Casey, Kacie offers a distinctively feminine touch while retaining the original 'watchful' meaning.
Kacie is a feminine spelling variant of Casey, itself an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Cathasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Cathasach.' The root cathasach means 'watchful' or 'vigilant.' The name entered U.S. records in the mid-1960s and became popular during the 1990s, following a broader trend of Irish surnames used as first names.
Where Kacie 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.
“Kacie” around the world
Where Kacie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kace, Kae, Casey
Sibling names for Kacie
Names that share Kacie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kacie
Names whose popularity has moved with Kacie's over the last 50 years.
