Kasey first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Kasey has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Kasey

A gender-neutral name of modern origin, possibly derived from the names Casey or Cassandra.

Popularity of Kasey by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kasey is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 73% of people named Kasey being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 162 male babies and 121 female babies born with the name Kasey.

It's also interesting to see that despite Kasey being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Kasey.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 162 121
2022 138 143
2021 126 161
2020 98 149
2019 90 158
2018 74 195
2017 107 218
2016 99 208
2015 102 237
2014 141 247
2013 119 247
2012 144 257
2011 155 274
2010 177 345
2009 208 354
2008 268 440
2007 326 494
2006 337 516
2005 345 473
2004 272 487
2003 161 531
2002 172 566
2001 171 617
2000 218 750
1999 249 823
1998 289 1,004
1997 283 944
1996 330 1,123
1995 285 1,154
1994 339 1,128
1993 378 1,200
1992 402 1,394
1991 465 1,305
1990 467 1,333
1989 403 1,286
1988 398 1,298
1987 380 1,315
1986 300 1,181
1985 300 876
1984 272 866
1983 199 770
1982 246 724
1981 268 746
1980 240 653
1979 212 670
1978 228 511
1977 162 367
1976 144 305
1975 130 309
1974 96 286

The history of the first name Kasey

The name Kasey is an English given name derived from the Irish surname Casey, which originated from the Gaelic Caisídhe or Ó Caiside. The name Caisídhe is believed to have been an occupational surname, referring to a person who made or sold helmets or armor.

The name Kasey gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It is often considered a unisex name, though it is more commonly used as a feminine name.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kasey can be found in the 1920 United States Census, where it was listed as a given name for a handful of individuals. However, the name did not become widely popular until the latter half of the 20th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kasey. One of the earliest recorded was Kasey Jones (1809-1868), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas.

Another notable figure was Kasey Kahne (born 1980), an American professional stock car racing driver who has competed in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Xfinity Series.

In the world of sports, Kasey Keller (born 1969) is a former American soccer goalkeeper who played for several teams, including the United States men's national soccer team.

Kasey Cisyk (born 1981) is an American actress and model, known for her roles in various television shows and films.

Kasey Chambers (born 1976) is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician who has won numerous awards, including multiple ARIA Music Awards and Country Music Awards of Australia.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Kasey throughout history, showcasing its versatility and use across various fields and cultures.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Kasey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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