Cassidy
Cassidy is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Clever, or having curly hair.
Origin and history
Cassidy is derived from an Irish surname based on the Gaelic name Caiside, which translates to clever or curly-haired. Although historically used for males, it gained wider recognition as a unisex name in the United States starting in the late 20th century. While more common for females in recent decades, it remains a steady, classic choice for boys as well.
Popularity in the United States
3,735 babies in the United States have been named Cassidy since 1880. It ranks #2088 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1623.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.1 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- UT (7.2 %)
- CO (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 351 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,136 |
| 1990-2000 | 900 |
| 2000-2010 | 481 |
| 2010-2019 | 553 |
| 2020-2029 | 304 |
Famous people named Cassidy
- Cassidy: Rapper, Songwriter
Nicknames
Cass
Fun facts
- Cassidy was originally an Irish Gaelic family name, Ó Caiside, referring to descendants of Caiside.
- The popular 1976 Grateful Dead song 'Cassidy' was written in part about Neal Cassady and a newborn child named Cassidy.