Kacey
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Kacey since 1952 — 15,265 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kacey
Kacey is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,118 in 2025 with 211 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 15,265 American babies have been named Kacey — about 78% girls and 22% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 463 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kacey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kacey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 211 | #1,118 | 182 | #1,155 |
| 2024 | 225 | #1,095 | 213 | #1,043 |
| 2023 | 191 | #1,230 | 210 | #1,040 |
| 2022 | 202 | #1,194 | 202 | #1,081 |
| 2021 | 209 | #1,173 | 220 | #997 |
| 2020 | 185 | #1,233 | 163 | #1,186 |
| 2019 | 172 | #1,329 | 72 | #2,032 |
| 2018 | 142 | #1,536 | 31 | #3,573 |
| 2017 | 147 | #1,510 | 40 | #2,978 |
| 2016 | 177 | #1,340 | 31 | #3,567 |
| 2015 | 182 | #1,308 | 22 | #4,467 |
| 2014 | 182 | #1,307 | 34 | #3,266 |
| 2013 | 124 | #1,694 | 33 | #3,299 |
| 2012 | 136 | #1,598 | 25 | #4,072 |
| 2011 | 162 | #1,412 | 25 | #4,047 |
| 2010 | 168 | #1,381 | 31 | #3,495 |
| 2009 | 179 | #1,340 | 37 | #3,139 |
| 2008 | 202 | #1,244 | 39 | #3,036 |
| 2007 | 183 | #1,330 | 46 | #2,671 |
| 2006 | 235 | #1,081 | 43 | #2,718 |
| 2005 | 195 | #1,183 | 34 | #3,054 |
| 2004 | 213 | #1,080 | 42 | #2,586 |
| 2003 | 234 | #986 | 48 | #2,251 |
| 2002 | 211 | #1,028 | 46 | #2,275 |
| 2001 | 257 | #892 | 53 | #2,016 |
| 2000 | 263 | #845 | 67 | #1,708 |
| 1995 | 279 | #736 | 54 | #1,672 |
| 1990 | 343 | #651 | 64 | #1,404 |
| 1985 | 223 | #765 | 43 | #1,535 |
| 1980 | 197 | #815 | 29 | #1,934 |
| 1975 | 141 | #921 | 16 | #2,589 |
| 1970 | 28 | #2,605 | 14 | #2,573 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,522 | 5 | #4,189 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,410 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kacey
- Kacey Musgraves Musician · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kacey mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Kacey in 2025?
Kacey ranked #1,118 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 211 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kacey?
15,265 babies have been named Kacey in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kacey most popular?
Kacey peaked in 1991, when 463 newborns received the name.
Is Kacey a boy or girl name?
Kacey is used for both: about 78% of babies named Kacey have been girls and 22% boys.
Is the name Kacey rising or falling?
Kacey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kacey?
Well-known people named Kacey include Kacey Musgraves (musician).