Cassie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAS-ee / /ˈkæsi/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: pure; English: abbreviation of Cassandra
Historical & Cultural Background
Cassie is often considered a diminutive of Cassandra, which has roots in Greek mythology. In mythology, Cassandra was a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy, known for her gift of prophecy. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a standalone name. It has gained popularity as a feminine name but is occasionally used for boys as well.
Trend Summary
Cassie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, primarily as a feminine name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cass
- Cassy
International Variants
- Kassia (Greek)
- Kassie (Dutch)
Famous people named Cassie
—
Fictional characters named Cassie
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cassie was first seen in the United States in 1887. Cassie has ranked as high as #1128 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Cassie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cassie (1920)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |