Unisex · #15,678 in 2026

Cacey

Current Rank
#15,678
Peak Rank
#6,640 (1995)
Total Babies
207
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,640 (207 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,147 (23 total)
👧As Girl Name
1974
First Year
2018
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#6640
Peak Rank
207
Total Count
26
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1985
First Year
2019
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#5147
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Cacey

As a girl name

Cacey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1974, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 13 Caceys were born — ranking #6,640 that year. As of 2026, Cacey ranks #15,678 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 207 Caceys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cacey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1985, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 7 Caceys were born — ranking #5,147 that year. As of 2026, Cacey ranks #10,798 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Caceys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cacey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cacey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cacey

What does the name Cacey mean?
Cacey is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cacey in 2026?
In 2026, Cacey ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Cacey most popular?
Cacey reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #6,640 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Cacey a unisex name?
Yes — Cacey is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 90% of Caceys assigned female and 10% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cacey?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cacey include Adrie, Koreena, Tamerra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cacey

Cacey is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 207 births in the dataset. Cacey's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #6,640. Use the chart and map above to compare Cacey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.