Kassie
Kassie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining over man (from Cassandra) or pure (from Katherine).
Origin and history
Kassie is a feminine name of Greek origin, primarily serving as a modern diminutive or variant of Cassandra or Katherine. While it gained popularity in the late 20th century, it remains a modest choice in the United States today. Its friendly and accessible sound gives it an informal charm.
Popularity in the United States
7,034 babies in the United States have been named Kassie since 1880. It ranks #2015 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1828.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.1 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- LA (5.1 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 150 |
| 1970-1980 | 398 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,193 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,070 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,195 |
| 2010-2019 | 682 |
| 2020-2029 | 273 |
Famous people named Kassie
- Kassie DePaiva: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Kas, Kass
Fun facts
- Kassie originally developed as a phonetic spelling variant of Cassie, which shortens Cassandra or Katherine.
- The name saw its highest U.S. birth usage during the late 1980s and 1990s.