How Many People Are Named Casey?

193,458

people in the United States are named Casey

1 in 1,731 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#401

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0577%

Of US population

Peak Year

1987

7,508 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Irish
Pronunciation: KAY-see (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Cathasaigh meaning "descendant of CATHASACH". This name can be given in honour of Casey Jones (1863-1900), a train engineer who sacrificed his life to save his passengers. In his case, Casey was a nickname acquired because he was raised in the town of Cayce, Kentucky.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
40.3%
Male
59.8%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 34.9 years old

Young (<30) 64,425
33.3%
Adult (30–60) 122,244
63.2%
Senior (>60) 6,789
3.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1888 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 18,869
Texas 14,801
New York 9,074
Florida 8,016
Ohio 7,980
Pennsylvania 7,737
Illinois 6,354
Michigan 6,314
Georgia 5,708
North Carolina 5,647

💡 Fun Facts About "Casey"

  • 1,332 babies were named Casey in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1987
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1888
  • Most popular in California

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