Kace
Kace is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Vigorous, alert, or box maker; also used as a modern phonetic name.
Origin and history
Kace is a contemporary English name, often created as a modern phonetic spelling of the name Case or the initials K.C. It has seen a notable rise in usage in the United States in recent years as part of the trend for concise, punchy single-syllable names. Its meaning is generally associated with the English surname Case, referring to a box or container maker, or as a vibrant modern invention.
Popularity in the United States
3,188 babies in the United States have been named Kace since 1880. It ranks #2280 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #905.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.8 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
- LA (6.1 %)
- OH (6 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 80 |
| 2000-2010 | 233 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,494 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,376 |
Fun facts
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for boys named Kace have occurred since 2020.
- The name often originates as a phonetic representation of the spoken initials 'K' and 'C'.