Kacey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
19% Masculine / 81% Feminine
Meaning:
Kacey means 'vigilant' or 'brave in battle'.
Meaning of the Name Kacey
Kacey is a unisex name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname Casey, which means 'vigilant' or 'watchful'. The name Kacey can also be a variant of the name Casey, which has an English origin and means 'brave in battle'. Kacey has a modern and energetic sound, making it a popular choice for both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Kacey
The popularity for the name Kacey peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 402 births, which ranked number 1,070 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Kacey had the most female births in 1991 with 402, which ranked number 577 out of 15,466 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 220, which ranked number 994 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kacey has increased sharply over the last ten years from 161 births to 404 births, an increase of 150.93%. Among males, Kacey has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 202 births, an increase of 708.00%. Among females, Kacey has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 136 births to 202 births, an increase of 48.53%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kacey
- 20 Year Trend of Kacey: 57.20%
- 10 Year Trend of Kacey: 150.93%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kacey: 708.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kacey: 48.53%
Popularity of Kacey by State
For males, Kacey was most popular in Southeastern states with 74 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 28 male births. Among females, Kacey was most popular in Southwestern states with 38 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 33 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kacey. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 | 685 | 6 | 740 |
| AZ | 5 | 911 | 5 | 1044 |
| CA | 8 | 1864 | 19 | 1350 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 627 |
| FL | 12 | 1049 | 13 | 1110 |
| GA | 9 | 923 | 10 | 913 |
| IL | 7 | 1044 | 8 | 1038 |
| LA | 9 | 536 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 7 | 645 | 8 | 645 |
| MI | 7 | 901 | 9 | 803 |
| MO | 7 | 699 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 14 | 229 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 8 | 939 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | 11 | 1231 |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | 8 | 1016 |
| PA | 7 | 992 | 6 | 1248 |
| TN | 8 | 753 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 28 | 878 | 33 | 913 |
| VA | 8 | 765 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kacey
- Total Births of Kacey: 443 (9.64%)
- Male Births of Kacey: 249 (23.24%)
- Female Births of Kacey: 210 (4.04%)
Given the upward trend of Kacey over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.64% increase in total births, for a total of 443 births in 2024. Male births for Kacey have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 249 male births in 2024, an increase of 23.24%. For Females, births for Kacey have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 210 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.04%.