How Many People Are Named Cayce?
Complete statistics for the name Cayce: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cayce is a very rare female name, with only 1,678 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 196,689 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1987 with 70 births, but it's now declining, becoming more of a newer-generation choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 1,734 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cayce Through the Generations
Cayce has seen its most significant presence among younger generations, with 618 individuals under 30 years old, accounting for 36% of all those named Cayce. The majority, 63%, fall within the 30-60 age range, indicating a strong hold among middle-aged adults. With only 10 people over 60, it's clear that Cayce remains a relatively modern choice, with its peak year being 1987, when 70 babies were given this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cayce's American roots
📄 About the Name Cayce
How Many People Have the Name Cayce?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 816 people in the United States currently share the name Cayce. That works out to roughly 1 in every 406,188 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cayce a Common or Rare Name?
Cayce is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cayce Mean?
Cayce means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cayce in SSA data, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.
When Was Cayce Most Popular?
The name Cayce reached peak popularity in 1987, with 70 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cayce?
Approximately 816 people named Cayce live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 816. That works out to roughly 1 in 406,188 Americans.
Is Cayce a rare name?
Cayce is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 406,188 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cayce mean?
Cayce means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Cayce more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 34% of people named Cayce are male and 66% are female.
When was Cayce most popular?
Cayce peaked in 1987 with 70 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.