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Kaysee

KAY-see · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name, possibly based on the initials K.C. or influenced by names like Kay and Casey.

Peak popularity
1996
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1995

Declining since 1995.

Popularity of Kaysee since 1983

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

613191990200020102020Most births 1995Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s59
1990s160
2000s96
2010s65
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Kaysee is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983. It exemplifies the late 20th century trend of creative, phonetic spellings and initials-turned-names. The name reached its peak popularity in 1996, but has been in a steady decline since 1995, reflecting a shift away from names of its style. Unlike many invented names, Kaysee has not seen a revival. Despite its rarity, it has maintained a consistent if minimal presence as a girl's name. Its trajectory suggests it remains a niche choice, largely confined to the 1990s naming aesthetic.

Kaysee is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1983. It likely originated as a respelling of the initials K.C., or as a blend of the sounds of names like Kay and Casey. Its rise in the 1990s reflects a period of creativity in American naming, particularly for girls. The name has no known traditional linguistic roots.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: K.C., Kacey, Kacie, Kaycee

Sibling names for Kaysee

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kaysee mean?
Kaysee is a modern invented name with uncertain meaning. It may be derived from the initials K.C. or influenced by similar-sounding names.
How popular is the name Kaysee?
Kaysee is a rare name in the U.S., never entering the top 1000. It saw its peak usage in 1996, with a gradual decline since 1995.
Is Kaysee a boy or girl name?
Kaysee is almost exclusively used for girls, with its first recorded use in 1983 for a female child.