How Many People Are Named Kacey?
Complete statistics for the name Kacey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kacey is a very rare female name, with only 14,552 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 22,677 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with over half (52%) of those named Kacey being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 14,868 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kacey Through the Generations
Kacey peaked in popularity in 1991 with 463 births, marking a significant moment in its adoption among parents. Today, the average age of someone named Kacey is 27, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. The age distribution shows a notable skew towards youth, with 7,720 individuals under 30, compared to 7,086 aged between 30 and 60, and only 62 over 60. This trend suggests Kacey remains a rising name, favored by new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kacey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kacey
How Many People Have the Name Kacey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,552 people in the United States currently share the name Kacey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,677 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kacey a Common or Rare Name?
Kacey 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 Kacey Mean?
Kacey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kacey in SSA data, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.
When Was Kacey Most Popular?
The name Kacey reached peak popularity in 1991, with 463 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Kacey?
Approximately 14,552 people named Kacey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,868. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,677 Americans.
Is Kacey a rare name?
Kacey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,677 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kacey mean?
Kacey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kacey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 21% of people named Kacey are male and 79% are female.
When was Kacey most popular?
Kacey peaked in 1991 with 463 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.