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Kacey

Girl name · 521 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kacey: 521 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 46 births in 2006.

Kacey is generally a modern spelling variant of Casey, an Anglicised form of the Irish Gaelic surname *Ó Cathasaigh*, meaning "descendant of Cathasach"—a personal name derived from *cathasach* ("vigilant" or "watchful"). It has strong transatlantic roots but has found a comfortable place in Scotland, often used for both boys and girls. Notable bearers include American country singer Kacey Musgraves, who brought the name into the spotlight, and professional wrestler Kacey Catanzaro, known for *American Ninja Warrior*. While no major places are named directly after Kacey, the root name Casey has lent itself to towns in the United States, such as Casey, Illinois, and Casey County, Kentucky. A further note: its rise in Scotland coincides with a broader trend toward unisex, surname-style names, making it a crisp, contemporary choice.