Kassie Girl
Origin(s)
Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: pure; English: short form of Katherine
Historical & Cultural Background
Kassie is often considered a diminutive of Katherine, which has roots in Greek. The name Katherine has been popular in various cultures, often associated with purity and clarity. Kassie gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a standalone name in the late 20th century. It reflects a modern trend of using shorter, more casual forms of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Kassie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., particularly peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Cassidy, Katherine, Kassidy, Kara, Cassandra, Cathy
Variants
- Cassie
- Kassidy
International Variants
- Kassia (Polish)
- Cassandra (Greek)
Famous people named Kassie
Kassie DePaiva is an American actress known for her role on the soap opera 'One Life to Live'.
Kassie West is a popular author recognized for her young adult novels.
Fictional characters named Kassie
Kassie is a character in the 'Animorphs' book series, known for her intelligence and compassion.
Kassie is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', serving as a supporting character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kassie was first seen in the United States in 1919. Kassie has ranked as high as #860 nationally which occurred in 1987 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Kassie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kassie (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 95 |
| 1980 | 100 |
| 1981 | 131 |
| 1982 | 202 |
| 1983 | 193 |
| 1984 | 216 |
| 1985 | 237 |
| 1986 | 250 |
| 1987 | 294 |
| 1988 | 286 |
| 1989 | 284 |
| 1990 | 277 |
| 1991 | 267 |
| 1992 | 215 |
| 1993 | 207 |
| 1994 | 182 |
| 1995 | 176 |
| 1996 | 169 |
| 1997 | 167 |
| 1998 | 193 |
| 1999 | 217 |
| 2000 | 184 |
| 2001 | 147 |
| 2002 | 135 |
| 2003 | 133 |
| 2004 | 106 |
| 2005 | 113 |
| 2006 | 120 |
| 2007 | 82 |
| 2008 | 105 |
| 2009 | 70 |
| 2010 | 90 |
| 2011 | 76 |
| 2012 | 77 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 74 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 60 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 50 |