Unisex nameCurrently #310 in the USRising
Casey
KAY-see//ˈkeɪsi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19875 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
Vigilant, watchful, or brave in battle
Casey comes from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, generally linked to meanings of vigilance or bravery. A popular unisex choice since the 1970s, it has a friendly, approachable sound that works equally well for boys and girls.
Casey's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Casey |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 33 |
| 1912 | 45 |
| 1913 | 44 |
| 1914 | 48 |
| 1915 | 53 |
| 1916 | 46 |
| 1917 | 38 |
| 1918 | 63 |
| 1919 | 55 |
| 1920 | 44 |
| 1921 | 44 |
| 1922 | 42 |
| 1923 | 36 |
| 1924 | 45 |
| 1925 | 26 |
| 1926 | 35 |
| 1927 | 34 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1932 | 31 |
| 1933 | 35 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 25 |
| 1936 | 35 |
| 1937 | 32 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 32 |
| 1940 | 24 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1942 | 61 |
| 1943 | 47 |
| 1944 | 54 |
| 1945 | 41 |
| 1946 | 56 |
| 1947 | 73 |
| 1948 | 97 |
| 1949 | 136 |
| 1950 | 133 |
| 1951 | 172 |
| 1952 | 208 |
| 1953 | 210 |
| 1954 | 270 |
| 1955 | 332 |
| 1956 | 414 |
| 1957 | 427 |
| 1958 | 437 |
| 1959 | 484 |
| 1960 | 423 |
| 1961 | 420 |
| 1962 | 596 |
| 1963 | 434 |
| 1964 | 461 |
| 1965 | 508 |
| 1966 | 660 |
| 1967 | 617 |
| 1968 | 697 |
| 1969 | 867 |
| 1970 | 1,141 |
| 1971 | 1,441 |
| 1972 | 1,733 |
| 1973 | 1,896 |
| 1974 | 2,551 |
| 1975 | 2,816 |
| 1976 | 2,937 |
| 1977 | 3,546 |
| 1978 | 4,535 |
| 1979 | 5,039 |
| 1980 | 5,387 |
| 1981 | 5,938 |
| 1982 | 5,904 |
| 1983 | 5,783 |
| 1984 | 6,093 |
| 1985 | 5,968 |
| 1986 | 7,185 |
| 1987 | 7,508 |
| 1988 | 7,189 |
| 1989 | 6,929 |
| 1990 | 7,394 |
| 1991 | 7,179 |
| 1992 | 6,582 |
| 1993 | 5,760 |
| 1994 | 5,737 |
| 1995 | 5,267 |
| 1996 | 5,015 |
| 1997 | 4,293 |
| 1998 | 4,078 |
| 1999 | 3,845 |
| 2000 | 3,339 |
| 2001 | 2,838 |
| 2002 | 2,430 |
| 2003 | 2,240 |
| 2004 | 2,088 |
| 2005 | 1,871 |
| 2006 | 1,840 |
| 2007 | 1,681 |
| 2008 | 1,654 |
| 2009 | 1,400 |
| 2010 | 1,190 |
| 2011 | 1,115 |
| 2012 | 912 |
| 2013 | 937 |
| 2014 | 876 |
| 2015 | 860 |
| 2016 | 843 |
| 2017 | 838 |
| 2018 | 762 |
| 2019 | 835 |
| 2020 | 786 |
| 2021 | 937 |
| 2022 | 1,292 |
| 2023 | 1,294 |
| 2024 | 1,332 |
Casey through the decades
- Casey peaked in 1987, when 7,508 babies were named Casey in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Casey has fallen 27% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Casey currently ranks #310 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Case
Variants & spellings
Kasey