Is Cassy a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Cassy is commonly used as a Girl name.

Cassy Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKASS-ee / /ˈkæsi/

English; Greek

Meaning

English: Pure; Greek: Chaste

Historical & Cultural Background

Cassy is often considered a diminutive of Cassandra, which has roots in Greek mythology. In ancient tales, Cassandra was a prophetess cursed to never be believed. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It is often associated with qualities of purity and innocence.

Trend Summary

Cassy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the 1990s.

Variants

Cassie
Kassie

International Variants

Kassia (Greek)
Cassandra (Greek)

Famous people named Cassy

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Fictional characters named Cassy

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Sibling Suggestions

Catherine Celia Clara Cora Chloe Carla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cassy was first seen in the United States in 1947. Cassy has ranked as high as #1061 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Cassy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cassy (1999)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NC	5	50%
OH	5	50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1947	6
1948	6
1951	7
1952	6
1953	5
1954	6
1958	11
1959	11
1960	15
1961	13
1962	12
1963	19
1964	8
1965	11
1966	14
1967	12
1968	8
1969	9
1970	14
1971	18
1972	23
1973	16
1974	14
1975	13
1976	21
1977	32
1978	40
1979	49
1980	52
1981	66
1982	91
1983	84
1984	83
1985	78
1986	105
1987	77
1988	84
1989	70
1990	76
1991	56
1992	66
1993	55
1994	50
1995	38
1996	41
1997	45
1998	50
1999	50
2000	35
2001	32
2002	27
2003	15
2004	22
2005	24
2006	12
2007	16
2008	20
2009	7
2010	9
2011	8
2012	9
2013	6
2015	7
2017	6
2019	5