Cassie
Cassie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining over man or prophetess (from Cassandra); pure (from Catherine).
Origin and history
Cassie originated primarily as a diminutive of Cassandra, which comes from Greek mythology, or Catherine, meaning pure. Historically popular in the United States during the late 20th century, it continues to be used both as a standalone name and as a familiar nickname.
Popularity in the United States
46,642 babies in the United States have been named Cassie since 1880. It ranks #613 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1145.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.7 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 485 |
| 1890-1900 | 792 |
| 1900-1910 | 815 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,422 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,401 |
| 1930-1940 | 794 |
| 1940-1950 | 863 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,203 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,547 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,343 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,759 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,445 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,654 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,012 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,107 |
Famous people named Cassie
- Cassie Ventura: Singer, Model
- Cassie Gaines: Singer, Musician
- Cassie Scerbo: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- Most commonly a pet form of Cassandra, named after the Trojan princess in Greek myth granted the gift of prophecy.
- Cassie enjoyed widespread popularity as an independent given name in the U.S. during the 1980s and 1990s.