Declining since 1988, #1,872 for girls today.
Popularity of Kasey since 1950
Babies named Kasey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 60 | 56 |
| 1960s | 490 | 257 |
| 1970s | 3,225 | 1,243 |
| 1980s | 9,715 | 3,006 |
| 1990s | 11,408 | 3,487 |
| 2000s | 5,228 | 2,480 |
| 2010s | 2,387 | 1,209 |
| 2020s | 813 | 885 |
Meaning & origin
Kasey, a modern variant of the Irish surname Casey, entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1950. It reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking high among female names, and has since followed a downward trajectory, declining steadily since 1988. As of 2025, the name ranks 1,872 nationally, with about 1 in 15,307 newborns receiving it. Kasey has been most prevalent in Kentucky, Virginia, and Georgia, reflecting its Southern and Appalachian appeal. The name's phonetic simplicity and gender-neutral quality have kept it in steady, if reduced, use across the decades.
Kasey is a spelling variant of Casey, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Cathasach.' Cathasach is a personal name derived from 'cathas,' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' The name has been used as a given name for both boys and girls, with its popularity rising in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly for girls.
Where Kasey is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kasey” around the world
Where Kasey lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kae, Case, Kace
Sibling names for Kasey
Names that share Kasey's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kasey
Names whose popularity has moved with Kasey's over the last 50 years.
