Kaycie
Kaycie is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Vigilant, watchful, or brave.
Origin and history
Kaycie is a modern American phonetic spelling variant of Casey or Kasey, which derives from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Cathasaigh. It gained usage in the late 20th century alongside similar stylistic spellings ending in '-cie'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare alternative spelling for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,462 babies in the United States have been named Kaycie since 1880. It ranks #3560 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.2 %)
- CA (32.7 %)
- OH (5 %)
- LA (4.7 %)
- FL (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 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 403 |
| 1990-2000 | 648 |
| 2000-2010 | 669 |
| 2010-2019 | 454 |
| 2020-2029 | 216 |
Fun facts
- Kaycie arose in the late 20th century as a creative variant of the traditional Irish surname Casey.