Kassidy
Kassidy is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Curly-headed or clever.
Origin and history
Kassidy is a modern English respelling of the Irish surname Cassidy, derived from Caiside. Historically meaning curly-headed or clever, the name gained popularity in the United States as a given name in the late 20th century. It offers a contemporary, phonetic twist on a classic surname.
Popularity in the United States
21,282 babies in the United States have been named Kassidy since 1880. It ranks #1023 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #795.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.9 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- GA (4.4 %)
- MI (4.2 %)
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 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 499 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,690 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,805 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,265 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,979 |
Famous people named Kassidy
- Kassidy Cook: Diver, Athlete
Nicknames
Kass, Kassi, Cassie
Fun facts
- The spelling Kassidy emerged in the 1980s as part of a popular U.S. naming trend substituting 'K' for 'C'.
- It derives from the ancient Irish clan Ó Caiside, known historically for producing famous physicians and scholars.