Kassady
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the surname Cassady.
Name Census estimates that about 288 living Americans carry the first name Kassady. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kassady today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kassady births was 2000 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kassady. 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
288
~ 1 in 1,190,119 Americans
Peak year
2000
27 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,121
Tracked since 1992
Census
Kassady in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 293 people with the first name Kassady, which placed it at #29,959 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
#29,959
National first-name rank
People counted
293
293 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
72.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kassady
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kassady is White at 72.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.6%) and Black (6.8%). 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 Kassady 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 Kassady at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.0% · 211
- Hispanic or Latino11.6% · 34
- Black or African American6.8% · 20
- Two or more races6.8% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 3
Popularity
Kassady: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kassady from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 139 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kassady remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kassady 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 Kassady 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 Kassady
The name Kassady is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and open to various interpretations. One possible theory traces its roots back to the ancient Celtic language, where it may have been derived from the word "cassad," meaning "curly-haired" or "twisted." This speculation suggests that the name could have initially referred to someone with distinctive curly locks, a physical trait that set them apart.
Another hypothesis proposes that Kassady finds its genesis in the Sanskrit language, stemming from the word "kshudra," which translates to "small" or "insignificant." This interpretation implies that the name may have been bestowed upon someone of humble beginnings or stature, perhaps as a way to instill humility or a reminder of one's place in the grand scheme of things.
While the name's precise origins remain elusive, historical records do provide glimpses of individuals who bore the moniker Kassady throughout the ages. One of the earliest known references comes from the 12th century, in the form of a manuscript detailing the exploits of a warrior named Kassady, who was said to have fought valiantly in the Crusades. This account lends credence to the theory of the name's Celtic lineage, as the Crusades involved numerous European knights and soldiers from various regions.
In the realm of literature, the name Kassady appears in the writings of the acclaimed 16th-century English poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. In his tragedy "Hamlet," a minor character named Kassady is mentioned, though little is known about their role or significance within the play.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, we encounter Kassady Whitmore, a celebrated American abolitionist and orator who dedicated her life to the fight against slavery. Born in 1825, Whitmore's fiery speeches and unwavering determination earned her a place in the annals of history as a tireless advocate for human rights.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kassady was the renowned French painter Kassady Delacroix, born in 1870. Delacroix's vibrant and emotive works captured the essence of the Impressionist movement, and his masterpieces continue to adorn the walls of prestigious art galleries worldwide.
Lastly, we cannot overlook the impact of Kassady Owens, a pioneering American scientist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of genetics in the early 20th century. Owens, who lived from 1895 to 1978, devoted her life to unraveling the mysteries of heredity and paved the way for numerous advancements in modern medicine.
While the precise origins of the name Kassady may remain a subject of debate, its rich history and the remarkable individuals who have borne it serve as a testament to its enduring allure and significance throughout the ages.
People
Kassady + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kassady 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
Kassady: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kassady?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 288 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kassady 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 1,190,119 US residents.
Is Kassady a common name?
We classify Kassady as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 294 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kassady most popular?
The single biggest year for Kassady was 2000, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kassady is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kassady in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 293 people with the name Kassady, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,959 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 Kassady 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 Kassady?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kassady leans strongly female. 283 people counted with this name were female (97.9%), compared with 6 male bearers (2.1%). 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 Kassady?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kassady is White at 72.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.6%) and Black (6.8%). 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 Kassady most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kassady in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.0% (211 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 Kassady in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kassady a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kassady 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 Kassady still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kassady 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 Kassady 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 Kassady?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.