Kacey is a unique and modern given name of American origin. It is derived from the Irish surname Casey, which is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó Cathasaigh. The name Ó Cathasaigh comes from the Gaelic words "cath" meaning "battle" and "saigh" meaning "spear," thus the name originally referred to a warrior or brave soldier.
The name Kacey has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among parents looking for distinctive yet approachable names for their daughters. While it is still relatively rare, its use has been steadily increasing since the late 20th century.
One notable figure with the name Kacey is American singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves, born in 1988. Her successful music career has helped to raise the profile of the name Kacey and may have contributed to its rising popularity.
In terms of pronunciation, Kacey is typically pronounced as "KAY-see," with the stress on the first syllable. It is often spelled with a "y" instead of an "i" at the end, giving it a more playful and modern feel.
Overall, Kacey is an appealing name choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their daughter. Its origins in Irish warrior heritage give it a strong and powerful meaning, while its modern spelling and pronunciation make it approachable and fashionable.
The name Kacey experienced significant growth in popularity from the late 1960s onwards, peaking in the mid-1980s with over 300 births per year between 1986 and 1989. It remained quite popular throughout the 1990s, with around 250 to 400 births per year. However, its popularity began to decline in the early 2000s, dropping below 200 births per year by 2005. Since then, it has continued to decrease in usage, with fewer than 200 births per year since 2016. Overall, there have been a total of 11,522 babies named Kacey from 1952 to 2023.