Unisex · #8,126 in 2026

Kacee

Current Rank
#8,126
Peak Rank
#1,532 (1989)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-51%
👧 Girl peak #1,532 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #4,450 (322 total)
👧As Girl Name
1966
First Year
2026
Last Year
1989
Peak Year
#1532
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
58
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1980
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#4450
Peak Rank
322
Total Count
37
Years Active

The Story of Kacee

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Kacee as a girl name dates back to 1966, when 5 babies received it. 1989 was its biggest year on record, with 93 newborns named Kacee — #1,532 in the national rankings. About 31% of every Kacee on record arrived during the 1990s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Kacee ranks #8,126 for girls with 12 births, falling sharply (-51%). All told, over 2K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1960s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

American parents first put Kacee on the record books as a boy name in 1980, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 19 Kacees were born — ranking #5,071 that year. About 34% of every Kacee on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Kacee ranks #5,702 for boys with 16 births, rising sharply (+62% over the past five years). All told, over 322 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kacee

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kacee 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 Kacee

What does the name Kacee mean?
Kacee is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kacee in 2026?
In 2026, Kacee ranks #8,126 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Kacee most popular?
Kacee reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #1,532 that year with 93 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kacee most popular?
Kacee has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Utah, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kacee.
Is Kacee a unisex name?
Yes — Kacee is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 88% of Kacees assigned female and 12% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kacee?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kacee include Arma, Karine, Laynie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kacee

Kacee is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kacee's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #1,532. Use the chart and map above to compare Kacee'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.