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Kassidy Unisex

Popularity: #686 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKASS-i-dee / /ˈkæs.ɪ.di/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: Descendant of Caiside; English: Curly-haired

Historical & Cultural Background

Kassidy is derived from the Irish surname Caiside, which means 'descendant of Caiside.' The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly as a feminine given name. It is often considered a modern variation of the name Cassidy. The name reflects a trend towards using surnames as first names in contemporary naming practices.

Trend Summary

Kassidy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

CassidyKelseyKiraKassieKassia

Variants

  • Cassidy
  • Kassady

International Variants

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Famous people named Kassidy

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Fictional characters named Kassidy

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Sibling Suggestions

KaitlynKylieKendraKaraKeira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kassidy was first seen in the United States in 1975. Kassidy has ranked as high as #559 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kassidy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kassidy (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 31
16%
CA 20
10%
GA 19
10%
FL 15
8%
VA 14
7%
NY 13
7%
NC 13
7%
TN 9
5%
PA 8
4%
NJ 7
4%
IL 6
3%
KY 6
3%
KS 5
3%
SC 5
3%
AL 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19756
19768
197817
197913
198023
198125
198224
198346
198441
198559
198660
198753
198861
1989107
199088
199196
1992132
1993223
1994460
1995608
1996586
1997765
1998784
1999948
20001,007
2001930
2002889
2003770
2004757
2005733
2006694
2007673
2008644
2009706
2010670
2011607
2012668
2013707
2014732
2015687
2016621
2017613
2018508
2019450
2020442
2021419
2022340
2023272
2024265