Kassie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKASS-ee / /ˈkæsi/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
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 |