Kacy
Kacy is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Vigilant, watchful, or brave in battle.
Origin and history
Kacy is a modern phonetic spelling of the Irish surname-derived name Casey, which stems from Cathasaich, meaning vigilant or watchful. While more commonly spelled Casey, Kacy has been used for both boys and girls in the United States. It remains a rare choice for male infants, maintaining a steady but low presence in modern records.
Popularity in the United States
998 babies in the United States have been named Kacy since 1880. It ranks #3684 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.8 %)
- CA (29.7 %)
- FL (13.5 %)
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 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 223 |
| 1980-1990 | 252 |
| 1990-2000 | 243 |
| 2000-2010 | 105 |
| 2010-2019 | 59 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Famous people named Kacy
- Kacy Rodgers: American football coach, Athlete
Fun facts
- Kacy developed as a phonetic spelling variation of Casey, a classic Irish surname.
- Although more frequently given to females, Kacy has maintained a steady history of use for boys in the U.S.