Kacey
Girl name · #1118 in 2025 · Uniqueness 59/100
Kacey is currently the #1118 girl name in the United States — 211 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1307, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,531 girls born in 2025 was named Kacey.
Babies named Kacey per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 73-year story
Kacey first appears in the Social Security records in 1952, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 402 girls were named Kacey — good for #577 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kacey against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kacey in class?
Kacey scores 59 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Kacey is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kacey is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Kaceys were TX (30), CA (22), GA (13), NY (11), MI (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Kacey
Statistically, parents drawn to Kacey tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Lacey, Kasey, Casey, Kelsey, and Hayley.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kacey | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 211 | #1117 |
| 2024 | 225 | #1095 |
| 2023 | 191 | #1229 |
| 2022 | 202 | #1190 |
| 2021 | 209 | #1169 |
| 2020 | 185 | #1231 |
| 2019 | 172 | #1326 |
| 2018 | 142 | #1532 |
| 2017 | 147 | #1505 |
| 2016 | 177 | #1338 |
| 2015 | 182 | #1307 |
| 2014 | 182 | #1306 |
| 2013 | 124 | #1689 |
| 2012 | 136 | #1591 |
| 2011 | 162 | #1409 |
| 2010 | 168 | #1379 |
| 2009 | 179 | #1339 |
| 2008 | 202 | #1242 |
| 2007 | 183 | #1326 |
| 2006 | 235 | #1080 |
| 2005 | 195 | #1181 |
| 2004 | 213 | #1078 |
| 2003 | 234 | #984 |
| 2002 | 211 | #1027 |
| 2001 | 257 | #891 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kacey a popular girl name?
Kacey ranked #1118 among girls in 2025 with 211 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1307.
When was the name Kacey most popular?
Kacey peaked in 1991, when 402 American girls received the name (ranked #577 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kacey?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,531 newborn American girls was named Kacey. It scores 59/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.