Cassie Girl

Popularity: #773 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAS-ee //ˈkæsi//

Origin: Greek; English

Meaning: Greek: pure; English: abbreviation of Cassandra

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cassie is derived from the Greek name Kassandra, which is believed to mean "shining upon man" or "she who entangles men." Kassandra is a figure from Greek mythology, known as a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy. Her story is marked by her gift of prophecy, which was both a blessing and a curse, as she was doomed never to be believed.

The name Kassandra was adopted into Latin as Cassandra, which later influenced its use in various European languages. The diminutive form Cassie emerged as a short form of Cassandra, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.

Historically, the name Kassandra has been referenced in classical literature, with notable mentions in works such as Homer's "Iliad" and in various tragedies that explore the themes of fate and foreknowledge. The name's association with the tragic figure of Kassandra has imbued it with a sense of depth and complexity, resonating through centuries of storytelling.

The name was also popularized in the Renaissance, as interest in classical antiquity surged, leading to its adoption in various forms across Europe. Culturally, Cassie and its variants have been embraced in various contexts, often symbolizing strength and foresight due to their mythological roots.

The name has appeared in literature and media, reinforcing its connection to themes of prophecy and insight. This enduring legacy has allowed the name to maintain its relevance over time, with Cassie often seen as a friendly and approachable diminutive of the more formal Cassandra.

The historical and cultural significance of Cassie reflects a blend of mythological heritage and linguistic evolution, showcasing its journey from ancient Greece to contemporary usage.

Famous people named Cassie

In this section, you will find notable people named Cassie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cassie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cassie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Cassie Ventura is a singer and actress best known for Me & U, Step Up 2: The Streets, and The Perfect Match.

Cassie Scerbo is an actress and singer best known for Bring It On: In It to Win It, Make It or Break It, and Sharknado.

Cassie Steele is an actress and singer best known for Degrassi: The Next Generation, The Next Step, and her music career.

Fictional characters named Cassie

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Cassie is a fictional character from the book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. She is a Shadowhunter who battles demons and uncovers her family's hidden secrets.

Cassie is a fictional character from the animated series Cassie and Friends. She is a young girl who embarks on adventures with her friends, teaching valuable life lessons along the way.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cassie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CassandraCaitlinCarolineCeliaClaraCharlotte

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cassie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CassidyCarmenCeliaCoraCleoCynthiaCecilia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cassie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Cassie has ranked as high as #265 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Cassie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cassie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cassie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cassie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 175 0 175
2024 183 0 183
2023 186 0 186
2022 193 0 193
2021 188 0 188
2020 182 0 182
2019 198 0 198
2018 184 0 184
2017 185 0 185
2016 212 0 212
2015 194 0 194
2014 202 0 202
2013 208 0 208
2012 210 0 210
2011 207 0 207
2010 212 0 212
2009 280 0 280
2008 304 0 304
2007 367 0 367
2006 387 0 387
2005 382 0 382
2004 412 0 412
2003 509 0 509
2002 508 0 508
2001 619 0 619
2000 886 0 886
1999 965 5 960
1998 979 0 979
1997 738 0 738
1996 652 0 652
1995 727 0 727
1994 895 0 895
1993 952 0 952
1992 1,173 5 1,168
1991 1,121 0 1,121
1990 1,263 10 1,253
1989 1,382 7 1,375
1988 1,612 13 1,599
1987 1,762 7 1,755
1986 1,821 14 1,807
1985 1,676 16 1,660
1984 1,786 9 1,777
1983 1,605 6 1,599
1982 2,207 14 2,193
1981 1,224 0 1,224
1980 776 6 770
1979 778 6 772
1978 679 8 671
1977 495 0 495
1976 368 0 368
1975 378 0 378
1974 341 6 335
1973 327 5 322
1972 369 5 364
1971 316 7 309
1970 329 0 329
1969 212 6 206
1968 167 0 167
1967 129 0 129
1966 152 0 152
1965 159 0 159
1964 141 0 141
1963 134 0 134
1962 135 0 135
1961 161 0 161
1960 169 6 163
1959 139 0 139
1958 137 0 137
1957 116 5 111
1956 120 5 115
1955 99 0 99
1954 125 0 125
1953 111 9 102
1952 118 0 118
1951 132 5 127
1950 135 5 130
1949 130 0 130
1948 115 0 115
1947 115 0 115
1946 78 11 67
1945 60 0 60
1944 78 0 78
1943 79 0 79
1942 87 5 82
1941 77 0 77
1940 66 6 60
1939 50 0 50
1938 74 7 67
1937 75 0 75
1936 99 5 94
1935 82 10 72
1934 83 0 83
1933 81 0 81
1932 91 12 79
1931 84 0 84
1930 115 6 109
1929 105 8 97
1928 113 0 113
1927 111 0 111
1926 135 6 129
1925 127 0 127
1924 167 10 157
1923 162 6 156
1922 169 7 162
1921 176 8 168
1920 190 9 181
1919 181 11 170
1918 188 10 178
1917 193 8 185
1916 178 12 166
1915 155 8 147
1914 157 10 147
1913 124 0 124
1912 112 9 103
1911 94 0 94
1910 108 0 108
1909 86 0 86
1908 85 0 85
1907 87 0 87
1906 89 0 89
1905 101 0 101
1904 75 0 75
1903 58 0 58
1902 86 0 86
1901 63 0 63
1900 85 0 85
1899 77 0 77
1898 104 6 98
1897 81 0 81
1896 94 0 94
1895 75 0 75
1894 78 0 78
1893 67 0 67
1892 79 0 79
1891 75 0 75
1890 68 0 68
1889 66 0 66
1888 81 0 81
1887 57 5 52
1886 42 0 42
1885 60 0 60
1884 45 0 45
1883 34 0 34
1882 44 0 44
1881 28 0 28
1880 33 0 33

Top States for Cassie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 27
22%
TX 20
16%
MI 10
8%
PA 10
8%
NC 8
6%
NY 8
6%
FL 7
6%
WA 7
6%
IL 6
5%
OH 6
5%
LA 5
4%
AZ 5
4%
GA 5
4%