Cassidy Unisex

Popularity: #863 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAS-ih-dee / /ˈkæs.ɪ.di/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: 'curly-haired'; English: 'descendant of the one-eyed'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cassidy has Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic surname O'Cathasaigh. It was originally a surname before becoming popular as a given name. In the 20th century, Cassidy gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. The name is often associated with a playful and adventurous spirit.

Trend Summary

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

Similar Names

Variants

  • Cassady
  • Cassie

International Variants

  • Cásidhe (Irish)

Famous people named Cassidy

Cassidy Freeman is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Smallville'.

Cassidy Gifford is an American actress and television personality, recognized for her work on various entertainment projects.

Cassidy Hinkle is a notable American musician and songwriter.

Cassidy Janson is a British actress and singer, celebrated for her performances in musical theatre.

Fictional characters named Cassidy

Cassidy is a character in the animated series 'Pokemon', known for her adventurous spirit.

Cassidy is a character in the television series 'The Flash', portrayed as a supporting character with a complex background.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cassidy was first seen in the United States in 1968. Cassidy has ranked as high as #953 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, New York, Utah, Texas, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Cassidy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cassidy (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
62%
IN 5
38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19685
19695
197013
197126
197222
197325
197442
197532
197652
197753
197845
197941
198064
198160
198268
1983163
1984169
1985151
1986101
1987120
1988116
1989124
1990125
1991102
1992119
1993109
1994114
199587
199678
199755
199857
199954
200042
200139
200234
200324
200459
200540
200669
200753
200866
200955
201051
201150
201250
201355
201445
201542
201659
201770
201876
201955
202045
202143
202249
202355
202461