Kacey
How to say it: KAY-see · /ˈkeɪsi/
Phonetic respelling of Casey; from Irish Gaelic 'Cathasaigh' — vigilant, watchful in battle.
Kacey was the 261st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 393 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #129 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #261 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 393 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,555 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #129 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Currently at its strongest, Kacey is climbing through the 2020s. That decade holds its high point, and remaining at the top suggests more growth ahead.
What goes with it
Bright with crisp and breathy edges in two syllables. Rylie shares its lively style.
Nicknames
- Kace
Honouring a Kacey in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kacey is about 1 in 65.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Kacey
- Kacey Musgraves (born 1988)American singer
- Kacey Rohl (born 1991)Canadian film and television actress
- Kacey Mottet-Klein (born 1998)Swiss actor
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