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Kayce is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Casey or Case (depending on the pronunciation). It was popularized by the character Kayce Dutton (pronounced like Casey) from the television series Yellowstone (2018-2024)." It ranked #375 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Casey or Case (depending on the pronunciation). It was popularized by the character Kayce Dutton (pronounced like Casey) from the television series Yellowstone (2018-2024). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kayce ranked #375 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #375 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kayce mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kayce a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Casey or Case.
Is Kayce a popular name?
Kayce ranked #375 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kayce a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kayce appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kayce — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
