Kayce
Kayce is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Vigilant, brave, or derived from the initials K.C.
Origin and history
Kayce is a contemporary American name, likely created as a phonetic spelling variant of Casey or the initials K.C. It has experienced a sudden rise in popularity in the United States in recent years. Its usage has been heavily influenced by popular culture, particularly Western-themed television dramas.
Popularity in the United States
3,316 babies in the United States have been named Kayce since 1880. It ranks #2231 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #563.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.7 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- GA (4.7 %)
- PA (4.2 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 26 |
| 2000-2010 | 52 |
| 2010-2019 | 192 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,039 |
Famous people named Kayce
- Kayce Dutton: Fictional character
Fun facts
- The name saw a dramatic rise in U.S. birth registries in the early 2020s, driven by media exposure.
- Kayce functions as a modern phonetic representation of the Irish surname-derived name Casey or the letter combination K.C.