Rising since 2021, #2,998 for girls today.
Popularity of Kassie since 1919
Babies named Kassie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 150 |
| 1970s | 398 |
| 1980s | 2,193 |
| 1990s | 2,070 |
| 2000s | 1,195 |
| 2010s | 682 |
| 2020s | 273 |
Meaning & origin
Kassie is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1919, but its peak usage came much later, in 1987, when it ranked highest. After decades of rarity, the name has seen a recent resurgence, rising in popularity since 2021. Its trajectory suggests a modest comeback, though it remains uncommon nationwide. The top states for the name are Georgia, Texas, and California, reflecting a broader distribution across the South and West. As a playful variant of the more common Cassie, Kassie offers a slightly distinctive spelling while retaining the same warm, approachable sound.
Kassie is a spelling variant of Cassie, itself a diminutive of either Katherine (from Greek Aikaterine, of debated meaning) or Cassandra (from Greek 'she who entangles men'). As a standalone name, Kassie emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, gaining popularity as a familiar, friendly alternative to longer formal names.
Where Kassie 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.
“Kassie” around the world
Where Kassie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kass, Kassy
Sibling names for Kassie
Names that share Kassie's style, for a brother or sister.
