Unisex · #12,120 in 2026

Cayce

Current Rank
#12,120
Peak Rank
#2,024 (1987)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,024 (1K total)
👦 Boy peak #2,680 (628 total)
👧As Girl Name
1961
First Year
2024
Last Year
1987
Peak Year
#2024
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
51
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1935
First Year
2026
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#2680
Peak Rank
628
Total Count
58
Years Active

The Story of Cayce

As a girl name

Cayce first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 55 Cayces were born — ranking #2,024 that year. As of 2026, Cayce ranks #12,120 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Cayces have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cayce first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1935, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 18 Cayces were born — ranking #3,596 that year. As of 2026, Cayce ranks #5,217 for boys with 18 births, rising sharply (+82% over the past five years). In total, more than 628 Cayces have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cayce

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cayce

What does the name Cayce mean?
Cayce is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cayce in 2026?
In 2026, Cayce ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Cayce most popular?
Cayce reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #2,024 that year with 55 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Cayce most popular?
Cayce has historically been most popular in Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cayce.
Is Cayce a unisex name?
Yes — Cayce is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 64% of Cayces assigned female and 36% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cayce?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cayce include Fayette, Ronetta, Judye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cayce

Cayce is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Cayce's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #2,024. Use the chart and map above to compare Cayce'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.