Kc
Kc is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Phonetic representation of the initials K.C., or a variant of Casey meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'.
Origin and history
Kc is a modern American name created either as a phonetic spelling of the initials 'K.C.' or as a short variant of names like Casey. It emerged in the mid-20th century alongside similar initialism-based names. In the United States, it is relatively uncommon but steadily used as a short, casual given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,951 babies in the United States have been named Kc since 1880. It ranks #2914 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1805.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.3 %)
- UT (20.4 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- WA (11.4 %)
- OR (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 153 |
| 1980-1990 | 502 |
| 1990-2000 | 558 |
| 2000-2010 | 331 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Fun facts
- Kc is part of a 20th-century American trend of turning letter combinations like K.C. or J.C. into official legal first names.
- Although spelled with only two letters, it is pronounced identically to the traditional Irish name Casey.