Kasey
Kasey is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Vigilant, watchful, or brave.
Origin and history
Kasey is a unisex name derived from the Irish Gaelic surname Cathasaigh, meaning vigilant or watchful. While historically used as a surname, it gained popularity as a given name for both boys and girls in the late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a familiar and modern gender-neutral choice.
Popularity in the United States
12,623 babies in the United States have been named Kasey since 1880. It ranks #1053 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1140.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.9 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- WA (4.6 %)
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 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 257 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,243 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,006 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,487 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,480 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,209 |
| 2020-2029 | 885 |
Famous people named Kasey
- Kasey Kahne: Race car driver
Fun facts
- Kasey evolved from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, which denoted descendants of a vigilant individual.
- The K-spelling emerged as a modern alternative to the traditional Irish spelling Casey.