Cacee
A girl's name of Irish origin with 29 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Cacee is a one-syllable girl's name with a bright, upbeat sound — lending a cheerful, energetic quality. With only 29 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Cacee is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cacee is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, a phonetic spelling of Casey — itself from the Irish Cathasaigh, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' The Cacee spelling replaces the standard letters with a doubled vowel construction that creates a softer, more feminine look on paper while preserving the familiar "KAY-see" sound. It's an example of spelling personalization: the same name, made to feel more specifically owned.
Casey has been used for both boys and girls in the United States, but the Cacee spelling tilts clearly feminine. For parents who love the sound of Casey but want something that reads as more distinctly theirs — and less likely to be spelled back at them correctly the first time — Cacee is a considered choice. It carries the Irish origin and alert, watchful meaning of the original in an entirely unique visual form.
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Cacee is cataloged under the Irish naming tradition. Celtic names carry the echoes of ancient insular traditions, often drawing from nature, warfare, and mythology.
In the U.S., Cacee has been recorded as a girl's name since 1983, with 29 total births. Browse the Irish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cacee has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1983.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
The Story of Cacee
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Cacee is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Cacee are most likely born between 1996 and 2008.
How rare is Cacee?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cacee is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 2000s with 24 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1983–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | #18025 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8320 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16951 |
| 1983 | 5 | #10461 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2008