Cace
A boy's name of Irish origin with 131 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Obsolete spelling of case.
Cace is a boy's baby name of Irish origin, possibly a variant of Case — an anglicization of the Irish Cathasach meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful,' or a simplified spelling of Casey. The Irish surname Casey has been popular as a given name across America since the 19th century.
Cace has an unusual, clean look that sets it apart from the more common Casey or Case. Its two letters with a clean consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel structure give it a distinctive visual minimalism.
EtymologyShow more
Cace appeared in SSA records in 2007, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Irish roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 131 recorded births, Cace has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cace has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 34 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 79 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 18 | — |
The Story of Cace
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2020, Cace is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Cace are most likely born between 2010 and 2023.
How rare is Cace?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cace is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 79 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Cace by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2007–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | #8356 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8277 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5493 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9028 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6401 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8257 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8250 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10925 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8923 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6683 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8174 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12525 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10025 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11259 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12634 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2023