Kayce

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Variant of Casey; Brave

Background: The name Kayce is a modern variant of the name Casey, which is derived from the Irish surname 'O'Cathasaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Cathasach.' The name aspect 'Cathasach' translates to 'brave' or 'vigilant,' reflecting qualities associated with strength and courage.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#2,554
Total births
5,606
Most popular decade
2020s (7,410 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+3,931 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1955

Gender usage

44.0% male 56.0% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1989
First year births
7
First year rank
#6,227
Peak year
2024
Peak year births
756
Peak rank
#419
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
756
Recent rank
#419

Female

First year
1955
First year births
6
First year rank
#5,208
Peak year
1987
Peak year births
119
Peak rank
#1,208
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
89
Recent rank
#2,128

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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