Kaycee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kaycee is of modern English origin and is derived from the initials 'K.C.', often associated with bravery in battle. Its evolution includes various forms like Casey and Kacey. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is viewed as a contemporary name. The name does not have biblical relevance, and notable people with this name include actress Kaycee Stroh and rodeo cowboy Kaycee Feild.
The name Kaycee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kaycee has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kaycee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8179th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7649th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4327th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7802nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2817th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1010th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1161st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1333rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaycee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kaycee"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪsi/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Kaycee is derived from the initials 'K.C.', which can stand for various names like Kay or Casey. It has evolved as a given name in its own right.
Meaning
brave in battle
Language Evolution
Casey, Kacey, Kasey, Kaycee
Historical Usage
Kaycee gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a trendy and modern name for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Kacey, Kasey, Casey
Modern Popularity & Image
Kaycee is perceived as a contemporary and playful name, often associated with a friendly and outgoing personality.
Famous People
Kaycee Stroh, an American actress and dancer, Kaycee Feild, an American rodeo cowboy
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaycee"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kaycee"
"Kaycee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8179th of 16616 | 55 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7649th of 24088 | 139 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4327th of 23106 | 282 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7802nd of 12526 | 36 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2817th of 19264 | 412 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1010th of 27321 | 2,740 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1161st of 35406 | 3,179 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1333rd of 30306 | 2,111 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaycee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
53.28% 3635th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaycee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
70.01% 2463rd/3518 |
53.98% 2183rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.32% 970th/3685 |
40.98% 1834th/4475 |
19.70% 1023rd/5194 |
15.39% 972nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.19% 1246th/4582 |
35.63% 1840th/5164 |
16.30% 1192nd/7313 |
14.51% 1083rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.44% 1611th/3984 |
34.17% 1533rd/4487 |
18.73% 1278th/6822 |
20.40% 1280th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kaycee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaycee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.