Casey
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Brave; Vigilant
Background: The name Casey originates from the Irish surname 'O'Cathasaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Cathasach,' which translates to 'brave' or 'vigilant.' In Gaelic, the name is often associated with the qualities of bravery and watchfulness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#280
Total births
193,458
Most popular decade
1980s
(191,652 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+222 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1888
Gender usage
59.7% male
40.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1888
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #917
- Peak year
- 1990
- Peak year births
- 4,133
- Peak rank
- #89
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,096
- Recent rank
- #310
Female
- First year
- 1921
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,099
- Peak year
- 1987
- Peak year births
- 3,582
- Peak rank
- #81
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 236
- Recent rank
- #1,052
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).