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.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 34.9 years old
📈 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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