Kayce Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Kayce Overview

Meaning

Alert, watchful

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Derived from the initials “K.C.” or a modern variation of the traditional Irish name Casey, from the Gaelic word “cathasach,” meaning “vigilant” or “watchful.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/keɪs/

Popularity

Kayce is moderately popular in the United States, especially due to its association with the character Kayce Dutton from the TV series Yellowstone. In 2023, Kayce ranked #459 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Modern, Unique, Cool

Associated Traits

Strong, vigilant, charismatic, modern

Name Day

January 2nd
A Deep Dive

Kayce Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Casey, Kasey, Kacey, Kaycee, Kaicee, Kaysie

Common Nicknames

Kay, Kace, KC, Kay-Kay, Cece

Diminutives

Kace, KC

Famous People

  • Kayce Smith
    (American Sportscaster)
  • Kayce Hawkins
    (American Softball Player)
  • Kayce Hughes
    (American Poet)
  • Kayce Kern
    (American Politician)
  • Kayce Sanger
    (American Writer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kayce Dutton
    ("Yellowstone," TV Series)
  • Kayce
    ("Freak Show," Novel)
  • Kayce
    ("Riding the Wave," Song)
  • Kayce
    ("The Kayce Smith Show," TV Show)
  • Kayce
    ("Tales from the Loop," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Kayce?

Kayce means “alert” or “watchful,” indicating a person with keen awareness and vigilance.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kayce?

The name Kayce has its origins in Irish, derived from the name Casey, which comes from the Irish Gaelic name Cathasaigh.

Kayce Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kayce in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#10762021#5862022#4592023
Top 3 Rankings#4592023#5862022#10762021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kayce

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023459
(+127 from 2022)
666
(+179 from 2022)
0.03637
2022586
(+490 from 2021)
487
(+290 from 2021)
0.02600
20211076
(+710 from 2020)
197
(+113 from 2020)
0.01051
20201786
(+869 from 2019)
84
(+36 from 2019)
0.00454
20192655
(+1336 from 2018)
48
(+22 from 2018)
0.00250
20183991
(+337 from 2017)
26
(+3 from 2017)
0.00134
20174328
(+795 from 2016)
23
(+5 from 2016)
0.00116
20165123
(-582 from 2015)
18
(-3 from 2015)
0.00089
20154541
(+1453 from 2014)
21
(+7 from 2014)
0.00103
20145994
(+246 from 2013)
14
(+1 from 2013)
0.00068
20136240
(+809 from 2012)
13
(+2 from 2012)
0.00064
20127049
(+1028 from 2011)
11
(+2 from 2011)
0.00054
20118077
(+1613 from 2010)
9
(+2 from 2010)
0.00044
20109690
(+1302 from 2009)
7
(+1 from 2009)
0.00034
200910992
(-1974 from 2008)
6
(-2 from 2008)
0.00028
20089018
(-1927 from 2007)
8
(-3 from 2007)
0.00037
20077091
(+2493 from 2006)
11
(+4 from 2006)
0.00050
20069584
(-1443 from 2004)
7
(-1 from 2004)
0.00032
20050
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0
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0.0000
20048141
(+313 from 2002)
8
(+1 from 2002)
0.00038
20030
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0
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0.0000
20028454
(+2102 from 2001)
7
(+2 from 2001)
0.00034
200110556
(-2997 from 1998)
5
(-2 from 1998)
0.00024
20000
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0
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0.0000
19990
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0
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0.0000
19987559
(-277 from 1997)
7
No change from 1997
0.00035
19977282
(+1152 from 1992)
7
(+2 from 1992)
0.00035
19960
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0
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0.0000
19950
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0.0000
19940
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0
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0.0000
19930
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0
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0.0000
19928434
(-1258 from 1990)
5
(-1 from 1990)
0.00024
19910
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0
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0.0000
19907176
(-949 from 1989)
6
(-1 from 1989)
0.00028
19896227
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7
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0.00033
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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American States Popularity Rankings for Kayce

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#10202021#4692022#4152023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#19282021#9752022#5962023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#14022021#6202022#4252023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#12052021#4882022#3902023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#12702021#9352022#5702023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#13572021#5132022#4122023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4862021#4082022#3712023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6912021#4382022#4762023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#19352021#10322022#6022023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#8472021#7452022#5042023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6482022#4162023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6082021#3752022#5562023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5802021#4262022#4352023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4732022#5012023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4812021#5832022#3642023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#10702021#6812022#6702023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4802022#2522023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3432022#5912023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4052022#3322023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#10592021#8432022#5542023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5812021#5032022#2672023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5352022#4542023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#11032021#4572023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3752022#2652023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2852022#3892023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4322022#4682023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#10212022#4422023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4432022#3352023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6912022#4272023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4642021#3692022#4012023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#11082022#5642023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7332022#4322023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4262022#4612023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2252023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5782023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3352022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4752023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2632022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3862022

Popularity Rankings for Kayce in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4352021#3152022#5762023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4142022#3482023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5592021#5392022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kayce a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kayce is commonly a unisex name, derived from the Irish Gaelic name Cathasaigh.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kayce

Kayce in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Kayce Smith (Sportscaster, 1988): An American sports broadcaster and television host who has worked for NBC, ESPN, and Barstool Sports.
  • Kayce Hawkins (Softball Player, 1983): A former professional softball player who excelled in the sport.
  • Kayce Hughes (Poet, 1975): An American poet known for her touching and impactful works.
  • Kayce Kern (Politician, 1983): An American politician focusing on environmental policies.
  • Kayce Sanger (Writer, 1968): A talented writer known for her captivating storytelling.
  • Kayce Dutton ("Yellowstone," TV Series): A main character in the popular TV series, portrayed as a former Navy SEAL and rancher.
  • Kayce ("Freak Show," Novel): A character in James St. James's novel about a teenage drag queen navigating high school.
  • Kayce ("Riding the Wave," Song): A track by the musician Ocean Alley.
  • Kayce ("The Kayce Smith Show," TV Show): A sports talk show hosted by Kayce Smith.
  • Kayce ("Tales from the Loop," TV Series): A minor character in the science fiction series exploring a town and its mysterious underground facility.
  • None

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