Find out how popular the first name Kacelyn has been for the last 23 years (from 2001 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kacelyn by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Kacelyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 16 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kacelyn.

The history of the first name Kacelyn

The name Kacelyn is a modern English variation of the ancient Greek name Kassandra. The name Kassandra is derived from the Greek words "kekasmai," meaning "to shine," and "aner," meaning "man." The name can be interpreted as "shining upon men" or "the one who enthralls men."

In Greek mythology, Kassandra was a Trojan princess who was blessed with the gift of prophecy by Apollo. However, when she refused Apollo's romantic advances, he cursed her so that no one would believe her prophecies. Kassandra's tragic story is recounted in various ancient Greek texts, including Homer's Iliad and Aeschylus' play Agamemnon.

The earliest recorded use of the name Kassandra dates back to ancient Greece, where it was a relatively popular name among the nobility and upper classes. Over time, the name spread to other parts of Europe and underwent various spellings and modifications, including Cassandra, Casandra, and eventually, the modern English variation, Kacelyn.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Kassandra or its variants. One of the earliest was Kassandra of Macedon, a Macedonian princess who lived in the 4th century BC and was the daughter of King Philip II of Macedon and Thessalian princess Nicesipolis.

In the 16th century, Italian Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola, born in 1532, was known for her portraits and self-portraits. She was one of the first women to gain recognition as a professional painter in the Renaissance period.

Cassandra Austen, born in 1773, was the sister of the famous English novelist Jane Austen. She was known for her close relationship with her sister and for preserving many of Jane Austen's letters and manuscripts.

In the 19th century, Kassandra Federovna Romanova, born in 1775, was a Russian Grand Duchess and the daughter of Tsar Paul I of Russia. She was known for her philanthropic work and her patronage of the arts.

More recently, Cassandra Wilson, born in 1955, is an American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer who has won several Grammy Awards and is recognized for her unique blend of jazz, blues, and folk music.

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