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

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

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)

StateBirthsShare
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

YearBirths
18886
18905
18927
18949
18955
18975
18986
190013
19017
190310
19047
19055
190612
19078
190811
190916
191019
191133
191245
191344
191448
191553
191646
191738
191863
191955
192044
192139
192242
192336
192445
192526
192635
192729
192824
192927
193019
193125
193231
193335
193422
193525
193635
193732
193821
193932
194024
194130
194256
194341
194447
194541
194656
194773
194888
1949115
1950117
1951154
1952180
1953179
1954236
1955298
1956352
1957368
1958374
1959398
1960347
1961360
1962517
1963369
1964394
1965442
1966563
1967503
1968552
1969677
1970899
19711,125
19721,191
19731,277
19741,729
19751,960
19762,126
19772,596
19783,003
19793,082
19803,215
19813,518
19823,427
19833,228
19843,511
19853,490
19863,762
19873,926
19884,039
19893,850
19904,133
19914,107
19923,575
19933,180
19943,046
19952,629
19962,464
19972,098
19981,975
19992,043
20001,822
20011,555
20021,399
20031,253
20041,271
20051,101
20061,070
2007985
2008976
2009829
2010706
2011649
2012557
2013559
2014523
2015517
2016514
2017545
2018469
2019539
2020553
2021686
20221,006
20231,054
20241,096