Kassidy Unisex
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
Variants
- Cassidy
- Kassady
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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)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 31 | |
CA | 20 | |
GA | 19 | |
FL | 15 | |
VA | 14 | |
NY | 13 | |
NC | 13 | |
TN | 9 | |
PA | 8 | |
NJ | 7 | |
IL | 6 | |
KY | 6 | |
KS | 5 | |
SC | 5 | |
AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1975 | 6 |
1976 | 8 |
1978 | 17 |
1979 | 13 |
1980 | 23 |
1981 | 25 |
1982 | 24 |
1983 | 46 |
1984 | 41 |
1985 | 59 |
1986 | 60 |
1987 | 53 |
1988 | 61 |
1989 | 107 |
1990 | 88 |
1991 | 96 |
1992 | 132 |
1993 | 223 |
1994 | 460 |
1995 | 608 |
1996 | 586 |
1997 | 765 |
1998 | 784 |
1999 | 948 |
2000 | 1,007 |
2001 | 930 |
2002 | 889 |
2003 | 770 |
2004 | 757 |
2005 | 733 |
2006 | 694 |
2007 | 673 |
2008 | 644 |
2009 | 706 |
2010 | 670 |
2011 | 607 |
2012 | 668 |
2013 | 707 |
2014 | 732 |
2015 | 687 |
2016 | 621 |
2017 | 613 |
2018 | 508 |
2019 | 450 |
2020 | 442 |
2021 | 419 |
2022 | 340 |
2023 | 272 |
2024 | 265 |