Kaycee
Kaycee is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Initials K.C.; modern phonetic variant of Casey (meaning 'vigilant' or 'brave').
Origin and history
Kaycee is a modern phonetic spelling variation of the initials K.C. or a stylized combination of the names Kay and Casey. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States as a friendly, informal choice. It remains moderately used for girls in contemporary American naming culture.
Popularity in the United States
8,654 babies in the United States have been named Kaycee since 1880. It ranks #1801 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1207.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16 %)
- CA (15.9 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- UT (5.4 %)
- OH (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 | 31 |
| 1960-1970 | 33 |
| 1970-1980 | 316 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,216 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,307 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,907 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,844 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,000 |
Famous people named Kaycee
- Kaycee Rice: Dancer, Choreographer
Fun facts
- The name originally developed as a written phonetic spelling for individuals known by the initials K.C.
- Kaycee experienced its peak usage in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s.