#3102024 rank
1990peak year
111,724babies named Casey since 1880
▲ +103%5-year trend
Casey popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Casey mean?
From the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, from cathasach, 'watchful'. Once a mid-century staple for boys, it remains a genuinely unisex option.
OriginIrish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Casey
Same era, same vibe — if you like Casey, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Caseys
- Casey Affleck, actor
Spellings & variants
KaseyKC
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