Kacey is a distinctive choice, ranked #2116 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kacey in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2116
US Rank #996
About the Name Kacey
Kacey has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 916 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #130 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Kacey is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #996, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kacey
Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Kacey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kacey in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kacey has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 916 places in the last five years. Its peak was #130 in 2006. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Kacey is more popular in the US (#996) than in the UK (#2116). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Kacey include: Kacey Ainsworth — Kacey Ainsworth is an English actress, known for her roles as Little Mo Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and Cathy Keating in the ITV drama series...; Kacey Dela Rosa — Quinn Kacey Dela Rosa is a Filipina basketball player the Ateneo Blue Eagles at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines..
Kacey does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Kaceys in the wild.
13
UK babies named Kacey (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 916 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kacey
Likely around 1 other Kacey in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2021–2021)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Kacey
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Kacey Ainsworth is an English actress, known for her roles as Little Mo Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and Cathy Keating in the ITV drama series Grantchester.
Quinn Kacey Dela Rosa is a Filipina basketball player the Ateneo Blue Eagles at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. She also represents the Philippine national team.