Chassidy
Chassidy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pure or chaste.
Origin and history
Chassidy is a modern English name derived from Chastity, which originates from the Latin word 'castus' meaning pure. It emerged as a popular phonetic spelling variant in the United States during the late 20th century. While its popularity peaked in the 1990s, it remains a recognized modern option today.
Popularity in the United States
3,490 babies in the United States have been named Chassidy since 1880. It ranks #3003 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2012.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.3 %)
- GA (13.4 %)
- LA (10 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- NC (7.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 297 |
| 1980-1990 | 840 |
| 1990-2000 | 884 |
| 2000-2010 | 826 |
| 2010-2019 | 554 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Nicknames
Chass, Chas, Chassie
Fun facts
- Chassidy developed as a modern spelling variant of the Puritan virtue name Chastity.
- The name experienced its highest period of U.S. usage during the late 1980s and 1990s.