Kasidee
A feminine name of Thai origin meaning "little princess".
Name Census estimates that about 249 living Americans carry the first name Kasidee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kasidee today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kasidee births was 2016 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kasidee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
249
~ 1 in 1,376,523 Americans
Peak year
2016
17 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,790
Tracked since 1994
Census
Kasidee in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 209 people with the first name Kasidee, which placed it at #37,369 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,369
National first-name rank
People counted
209
209 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
68.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kasidee
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kasidee is White at 68.4%. The next largest groups are Black (13.9%) and Hispanic (9.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kasidee described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kasidee at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White68.4% · 143
- Black or African American13.9% · 29
- Hispanic or Latino9.1% · 19
- Two or more races4.8% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.4% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 3
Popularity
Kasidee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kasidee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 95 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kasidee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kasidee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kasidee
The name Kasidee is a Thai name with roots in the Pali and Sanskrit languages. It is derived from the word "kassati," which means "to shine" or "to be resplendent." The name first appeared in ancient Buddhist texts, where it was used to describe the radiant beauty of enlightened beings.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Kasidee can be found in the Jataka tales, a body of folklore stories from ancient India. In these tales, Kasidee was the name of a celestial nymph known for her ethereal grace and luminous presence.
Throughout history, the name Kasidee has been associated with individuals who have embodied radiance and brilliance in various fields. One notable figure was Kasidee Sirichay (1925-2010), a Thai artist renowned for her vibrant and expressive paintings that captured the essence of her country's culture and landscapes.
Another prominent Kasidee was Kasidee Limratana (1901-1978), a Thai scholar and educator who played a pivotal role in establishing modern educational systems in Thailand. Her work helped to illuminate the minds of countless students and paved the way for future generations of learners.
In the realm of literature, Kasidee Chalermkiet (1947-2018) left an indelible mark with her powerful and poetic writings that explored the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Her words shone a light on the depths of the human experience, resonating with readers across generations.
Kasidee Lochaya (1971-present) is a contemporary figure who has brought radiance to the field of environmental activism. Her tireless efforts to protect and preserve Thailand's natural wonders have inspired countless individuals to take action and shine a light on the importance of environmental stewardship.
The name Kasidee continues to carry a profound meaning, representing the innate luminosity and radiance that can manifest in various forms – be it artistic expression, intellectual pursuits, literary works, or activism. Its enduring presence serves as a reminder of the inherent brilliance that resides within each individual, waiting to be kindled and shared with the world.
People
Kasidee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kasidee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kasidee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kasidee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 249 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kasidee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,376,523 US residents.
Is Kasidee a common name?
We classify Kasidee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 253 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kasidee most popular?
The single biggest year for Kasidee was 2016, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kasidee is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kasidee in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 209 people with the name Kasidee, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,369 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kasidee in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kasidee?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kasidee appears almost entirely female. Of the 209 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kasidee?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kasidee is White at 68.4%. The next largest groups are Black (13.9%) and Hispanic (9.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kasidee most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kasidee in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.4% (143 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kasidee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kasidee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kasidee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kasidee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kasidee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kasidee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Kasidee?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.