Kacey
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Alert, watchful, vigorous
Origin: Irish (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #1118 in 2025 with 211 babies born.
History: Kacey emerged as a modern American variant of Casey in the 1990s. Country star Kacey Musgraves won the Grammy for Album of the Year with 'Golden Hour,' bringing the name mainstream recognition. The name represents the creative spelling trend that defined American naming in the late 20th century.
Similar names: kacee, kacie, kace, kaci, kacy, kaicee, kaycee, kayci
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kacey? About 1 in 8,469 babies born in 2025 were named Kacey, or roughly 1.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kacey
What does the name Kacey mean?
Kacey means “Alert, watchful, vigorous” from Irish (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kacey?
Kacey has Irish (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Alert, watchful, vigorous”.
How popular is Kacey?
Kacey ranked #1117 in 2025 — given to 211 babies that year.
When was Kacey most popular?
Kacey peaked in 1991 with 402 babies registered that year.
Is Kacey a boy or girl name?
Kacey is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 22% of Kaceys are boys and 78% are girls.
Is the name Kacey rising or falling in popularity?
Kacey has risen 115 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1232 in 2020 to #1117 in 2025.
How long has Kacey been recorded?
Kacey appears in birth records across 68 years — from 1952 through 2025.