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UK girl's name

Kaysey

A feminine name of uncertain origin with various possible meanings.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kaysey is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaysey popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3533, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 6 births.

This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1997 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Kaysey. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kaysey ranked #3533 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1997, when 6 girls were registered as Kaysey.
  • Kaysey ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #744 in 2007.
  • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaysey as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3533

2010

Births in 2010

6

Latest year

Peak year

1997

6 births

Estimated living

38

2026

Meaning

What does Kaysey mean?

The name Kaysey originates from the English language and has its roots in the medieval era. It is a variant spelling of the name Cassie, which is a diminutive form of the name Cassia. Cassia is derived from the Latin word "cassia," which refers to a type of aromatic bark used in ancient perfumes and incense.

The earliest recorded use of the name Kaysey can be traced back to the 13th century in England. It was primarily used as a feminine name, although there are instances of it being used for males as well. In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was Kaysey de Bois, a French noblewoman who lived in England during the reign of King Edward III.

During the Renaissance period, the name Kaysey gained popularity among the upper classes in England. One famous bearer of the name was Kaysey Howard, a courtier and cousin of Queen Elizabeth I, who lived from 1539 to 1596. Another notable figure was Kaysey Wentworth, an English writer and poet who lived from 1578 to 1637.

In the 17th century, the name Kaysey was associated with the Puritan movement in England and was sometimes given to children born during this period. One example is Kaysey Fleetwood, a Puritan minister and author who lived from 1612 to 1683.

In the 18th century, the name Kaysey became more widespread across various social classes in England. A notable bearer of the name was Kaysey Thorne, an English actress and playwright who lived from 1723 to 1786. Another famous figure was Kaysey Montagu, an English writer and aristocrat who lived from 1690 to 1762.

As the name Kaysey continued to be used throughout the centuries, it has been borne by various individuals from different walks of life. However, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names, adding to its unique and distinctive character.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kaysey over time

The chart below shows babies named Kaysey registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kaysey, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2010, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kaysey
02356199720032010

Decades

Kaysey by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaysey was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #3533 6 1
2000s #4370 23 6
1990s #2411 6 1

Geography

Where Kaysey is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kaysey. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Kaysey ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #744 in 2007.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Kaysey in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#744 in 2007

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

Related

Names similar to Kaysey

FAQ

Kaysey: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kaysey in the UK right now?

In 2010, Kaysey was ranked #3533 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Kaysey most popular?

The peak year on record was 1997, with 6 babies registered as Kaysey in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kaysey?

A feminine name of uncertain origin with various possible meanings.

How many people are called Kaysey in the UK?

A total of 35 babies have been registered as Kaysey across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Kaysey most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Kaysey ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #744 in 2007. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.