Cayce Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cayce is an English name that means 'hollow' or 'cask'. It evolved from historical forms such as Cais and Kays. The name has gained popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century and is often seen as creative and unique. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Cayce is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cayce has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cayce' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4167th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4022nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7057th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7207th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3914th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3038th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6782nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15202nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cayce' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cayce"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪsi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Cayce is derived from a surname that has Old English roots, likely coming from a place name meaning 'the place of the cask' or 'the hollow'.
Meaning
Hollow or cask
Language Evolution
Cais, Kays, Cayce
Historical Usage
Cayce gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s.
Variants & Derivatives
Casey, Kacey, Kasey
Modern Popularity & Image
Cayce is viewed as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Cayce Pollard, an American psychic and mystic., Cayce McCall, a fictional character from the television series 'Cayce'.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cayce"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cayce"
"Cayce" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4167th of 10718 | 99 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4022nd of 16616 | 200 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7057th of 24088 | 157 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7207th of 23106 | 132 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3914th of 19264 | 254 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3038th of 27321 | 553 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6782nd of 35406 | 276 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15202nd of 30306 | 53 |
Regional Popularity of "Cayce" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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64.38% 2265th/3518 |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Cayce" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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68.90% 2424th/3518 |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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35.73% 1856th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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100.00% 7313th/7313 |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Cayce"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cayce" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.