Cacie
A girl's name of Irish origin with 80 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Cacie hit its peak of 9 births in 1983, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Cacie reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Cacie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cacie is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant spelling of Casey, derived from the Irish Cathasach meaning 'watchful, vigilant' or from the Old Irish word for 'brave in battle.'
Casey has been a popular unisex name in America since the 1970s, and Cacie gives it a gentler, more distinctly feminine look. The "-ie" ending softens the name's strong Irish heritage into something that feels both classic and fresh.
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Cacie is built from 5 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Irish naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Cacie creates its characteristic bright, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cacie has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 15 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 36 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 24 | — |
The Story of Cacie
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1983, Cacie is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Cacie are most likely born between 1982 and 1993.
How rare is Cacie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cacie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, peaked in the 1990s with 36 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Cacie by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 1982–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #15548 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16197 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15844 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15764 |
| 1998 | 9 | #9388 |
| 1997 | 5 | #14077 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13744 |
| 1993 | 6 | #11996 |
| 1992 | 6 | #11970 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13259 |
| 1987 | 5 | #11529 |
| 1986 | 5 | #11122 |
| 1983 | 9 | #6767 |
| 1982 | 5 | #10694 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–2020