Cayce Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪsi/

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Origin

English

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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'.

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Meaning

Hollow or cask

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Language Evolution

Cais, Kays, Cayce

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Historical Usage

Cayce gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s.

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Variants & Derivatives

Casey, Kacey, Kasey

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Modern Popularity & Image

Cayce is viewed as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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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
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
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 64.38%
2265th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Cayce" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 68.90%
2424th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 35.73%
1856th/5194
100.00%
6317th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 100.00%
7313th/7313
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

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.