Kaycie
2025 SSA
About Kaycie
Kaycie is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant spelling of Casey or Kasey. Originally an Irish surname derived from 'Cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful,' it transitioned to first-name usage before developing various phonetic spellings. This particular spelling gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward creative name variations. The 'K' beginning and 'ie' ending align with popular contemporary naming patterns, making it feel familiar yet personalized. Kaycie offers a friendly, approachable quality with its soft sounds, while maintaining the unisex versatility of its original form. Though less common than Casey or Kacie, this spelling provides a distinctive option that remains intuitive in pronunciation for English speakers.
Pronounced KAY-see.
As of October 2026, Kaycie ranked #4407 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1725 in 1989.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,301 | 49 | 27.4 |
| 2015 | #3,235 | 51 | 28.6 |
| 2016 | #3,082 | 54 | 30.5 |
| 2017 | #3,733 | 41 | 23.7 |
| 2018 | #4,110 | 35 | 20.6 |
| 2019 | #3,303 | 48 | 28.6 |
| 2020 | #3,964 | 36 | 22.3 |
| 2021 | #3,578 | 43 | 26.2 |
| 2022 | #3,851 | 39 | 23.8 |
| 2023 | #4,411 | 32 | 19.9 |
| 2024 | #4,321 | 33 | 20.4 |
| 2025 | #4,407 | 32 | 19.9 |