Kacie
Kacie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure or clear; also associated with vigilance.
Origin and history
Kacie is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Casey or a diminutive form of Catherine. Originating from Greek roots through Catherine, it carries the classical meaning of pure. It gained noticeable popularity in the late 20th century as an approachable, friendly American option.
Popularity in the United States
12,782 babies in the United States have been named Kacie since 1880. It ranks #1422 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1511.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.1 %)
- CA (11 %)
- PA (5.8 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
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 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 468 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,602 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,308 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,537 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,251 |
| 2020-2029 | 592 |
Famous people named Kacie
- Kacie Cryer: Basketball Coach
Fun facts
- Kacie emerged as a popular phonetic alternative to the traditional Irish surname-turned-given-name Casey.
- The name experienced its peak U.S. usage during the late 1980s and 1990s alongside other 'K' spelling variants.