Is Casey a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Casey is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Casey?

It’s currently ranked #293 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Casey Unisex

Popularity: #293 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-see / /ˈkeɪ.si/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: vigilant; English: brave in battle

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Casey has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is derived from the surname Ó Cathasaigh, which means 'descendant of Cathasach.' The name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, often used as a unisex name. It has been associated with various cultural references, including literature and sports.

Trend Summary

Casey has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s.

Similar Names

Kaden Kieran Kellan Kendall Kurtis

Variants

Kacey
Cacey

International Variants

Kasey (English)
Casi (Spanish)

Famous people named Casey

Casey Affleck is an American actor and director known for his roles in films such as 'Manchester by the Sea.'.

Casey Kasem was an American radio personality and voice actor, famous for hosting the 'American Top 40' countdown.

Casey Stengel was an American Major League Baseball player and manager, known for his time with the New York Yankees.

Casey Neistat is an American filmmaker and YouTube personality recognized for his innovative video content.

Fictional characters named Casey

Casey Becker is a character in the 'Scream' film franchise, known for being one of the first victims in the series.

Casey Jones is a character from the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' franchise, known for being a vigilante ally of the turtles.

Sibling Suggestions

Cameron Carter Caleb Colin Connor Cody

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Casey was first seen in the United States in 1888. Casey has ranked as high as #163 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Florida, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Casey has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Casey (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	105	10%
CA	93	9%
PA	53	5%
FL	49	5%
NY	48	5%
WA	43	4%
OH	42	4%
IL	41	4%
VA	37	4%
MA	36	4%
MI	35	3%
NC	32	3%
TN	29	3%
MO	25	2%
CT	24	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
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	39
1922	42
1923	36
1924	45
1925	26
1926	35
1927	29
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	56
1943	41
1944	47
1945	41
1946	56
1947	73
1948	88
1949	115
1950	117
1951	154
1952	180
1953	179
1954	236
1955	298
1956	352
1957	368
1958	374
1959	398
1960	347
1961	360
1962	517
1963	369
1964	394
1965	442
1966	563
1967	503
1968	552
1969	677
1970	899
1971	1,125
1972	1,191
1973	1,277
1974	1,729
1975	1,960
1976	2,126
1977	2,596
1978	3,003
1979	3,082
1980	3,215
1981	3,518
1982	3,427
1983	3,228
1984	3,511
1985	3,490
1986	3,762
1987	3,926
1988	4,039
1989	3,850
1990	4,133
1991	4,107
1992	3,575
1993	3,180
1994	3,046
1995	2,629
1996	2,464
1997	2,098
1998	1,975
1999	2,043
2000	1,822
2001	1,555
2002	1,399
2003	1,253
2004	1,271
2005	1,101
2006	1,070
2007	985
2008	976
2009	829
2010	706
2011	649
2012	557
2013	559
2014	523
2015	517
2016	514
2017	545
2018	469
2019	539
2020	553
2021	686
2022	1,006
2023	1,054
2024	1,096