Kase
Kase is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Box maker, container, or dynamic modern variant.
Origin and history
Kase is a modern English given name, often introduced as a simplified spelling of Case or derived as a modern variant of names like Chase or Casey. It has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States since the early 2000s, fitting into the contemporary trend of short, punchy single-syllable names. Its exact etymological roots vary, often linked to the surname Case meaning box or chest maker, or viewed as an independent modern creation.
Popularity in the United States
4,842 babies in the United States have been named Kase since 1880. It ranks #1758 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #862.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27 %)
- OK (5.8 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- GA (4 %)
- LA (4 %)
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 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 478 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,702 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,476 |
Fun facts
- Kase is often chosen as a contemporary 'K' spelling variant of the traditional English surname Case.
- The name has gained significant traction in the United States primarily in the 21st century.