Kayce
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Kayce
A unisex name that can be pronounced with one or two syllables (KAYS or KAY-see), Kayce was among the fastest-rising names of 2022 in the US, jumping 490 spots, thanks to the cool-cowboy association from character Kayce Dutton on the hit TV Western Yellowstone. This Kayce's name is pronounced like "Casey", leading to renewed interest in this spelling too.
Kayce for boys#375 US
A recent year saw it rank in the Top 400 in the US, given to around 850 boys, while in England and Wales, it was the second fastest rising name, climbing 374 places into the Top 500.
The name ultimately comes from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, itself from the Old Irish Cathassach (KAH-huh-suhkh) meaning "vigilant, brave in battle".
Kayce for girls#2180 US
Kayce is a unisex name that was the fastest-rising boy name of 2022 — thanks to a male character on the hit show Yellowstone. This particular Kayce pronounces the name like Casey, which feels particularly approachable for a girl as well.
Pronounced KAYS.
As of October 2026, Kayce ranked #375 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,407 | 33 |
| 2015 | #4,474 | 22 | #4,788 | 29 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,399 | 23 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,056 | 26 | #4,712 | 29 |
| 2019 | #2,675 | 48 | #4,393 | 32 |
| 2020 | #1,784 | 85 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #1,077 | 197 | #3,229 | 50 |
| 2022 | #587 | 488 | #3,098 | 53 |
| 2023 | #459 | 666 | #2,798 | 61 |
| 2024 | #419 | 756 | #2,138 | 89 |
| 2025 | #375 | 843 | #2,180 | 85 |
World rankings
Kayce for boys
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