Casey
Casey is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Vigilant, watchful, or brave in battle.
Origin and history
Casey is a unisex name derived from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh. Meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful', it gained popularity in the United States as a given name for both girls and boys during the late 20th century. While its popularity for girls has declined since its peak in the 1980s and 1990s, it remains a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
78,100 babies in the United States have been named Casey since 1880. It ranks #446 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #970.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.4 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 48 |
| 1950-1960 | 431 |
| 1960-1970 | 959 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,646 |
| 1980-1990 | 27,918 |
| 1990-2000 | 25,901 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,121 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,591 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,475 |
Famous people named Casey
- Casey Wilson: Actress, Comedian
Fun facts
- It stems from the Gaelic clan name Ó Cathasaigh, which translates to 'descendant of Cathasach' (the watchful one).
- Casey reached its highest usage for American girls during the late 1980s and early 1990s.