Kacie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kacie is a modern name derived from the Gaelic surname O'Cathasaigh, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'. It evolved from the name Casey and has variants such as Kacy and Kacey. The name is popular in contemporary culture and is associated with youthful traits. There is no biblical relevance.
The name Kacie is most popular in Hawaii, 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kacie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kacie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11609th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20187th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15496th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2023rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 555th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 918th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1853rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kacie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kacie"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪsi/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Kacie is a modern diminutive form of the name Kacy, which is derived from the name Casey, itself originating from the Gaelic surname O'Cathasaigh meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'.
Meaning
vigilant, watchful
Language Evolution
Casey, Kacy, Kacie
Historical Usage
Kacie gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Kacey, Casey, Kacy
Modern Popularity & Image
Kacie is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with youthfulness and vibrancy.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kacie"
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 "Kacie"
"Kacie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11609th of 16616 | 21 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20187th of 24088 | 11 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15496th of 23106 | 25 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2023rd of 19264 | 681 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 555th of 27321 | 6,360 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 918th of 35406 | 4,305 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1853rd of 30306 | 1,328 |
Regional Popularity of "Kacie" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kacie" 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) |
64.86% 1905th/2937 |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
45.34% 1595th/3518 |
43.94% 1777th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.03% 480th/3685 |
15.11% 676th/4475 |
9.32% 484th/5194 |
10.42% 658th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.86% 864th/4582 |
18.16% 938th/5164 |
11.96% 875th/7313 |
15.57% 1162nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.77% 1903rd/3984 |
43.95% 1972nd/4487 |
27.28% 1861st/6822 |
35.66% 2238th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kacie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kacie" 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.