Kassie first name popularity, history and meaning

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

Meaning of Kassie

A feminine diminutive of Katherine, originating from the Greek meaning "pure".

Popularity of Kassie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kassie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 50 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kassie.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 50
2022 0 34
2021 0 34
2020 0 47
2019 0 60
2018 0 54
2017 0 64
2016 0 65
2015 0 74
2014 0 50
2013 0 72
2012 0 77
2011 0 76
2010 0 90
2009 0 70
2008 0 105
2007 0 82
2006 0 120
2005 0 113
2004 0 106
2003 0 133
2002 0 135
2001 0 147
2000 0 184
1999 0 217
1998 0 193
1997 0 167
1996 0 169
1995 0 176
1994 0 182
1993 0 207
1992 0 215
1991 0 267
1990 0 277
1989 0 284
1988 0 286
1987 0 294
1986 0 250
1985 0 237
1984 0 216
1983 0 193
1982 0 202
1981 0 131
1980 0 100
1979 0 95
1978 0 63
1977 0 41
1976 0 34
1975 0 32
1974 0 28

The history of the first name Kassie

Kassie is a feminine given name with roots in several cultures and languages. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek word "kassios," which means "cinnamon-colored" or "reddish-brown." This name was likely derived from the Greek city of Kassiope or the region of Cassia, known for its high-quality cinnamon.

In the Middle Ages, the name Kassie gained popularity in various European regions, particularly in Germany, where it was spelled as "Kassandra" or "Kassie." It was associated with the mythological figure Cassandra, a prophet in Greek mythology known for her beauty and the curse of her prophecies never being believed.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kassie can be found in the 16th century, when a German noblewoman named Kassie von Dohna (1521-1594) was born. She was known for her influential role in the Protestant Reformation and her support for Martin Luther's teachings.

In the 17th century, Kassie Kleefeld (1619-1678) was a prominent German artist and engraver, renowned for her intricate copperplate engravings and illustrations for religious texts.

The name Kassie also appeared in literature, such as in the works of William Shakespeare. In his play "The Taming of the Shrew," one of the characters is named Katherina, which is a variant of the name Kassie.

During the 19th century, Kassie Susannah Phelps (1839-1923) was an American missionary and educator who dedicated her life to establishing schools and educational opportunities for women in Lebanon and Syria.

Another notable figure was Kassie Jaffray (1875-1945), a Scottish missionary and evangelist who spent much of her life spreading Christianity in China and Southeast Asia.

While the name Kassie has roots in various ancient cultures and languages, it has endured through the centuries and continues to be used as a feminine given name in many parts of the world today.

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.

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