Cassidy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Descendant of Caiside; Curly Haired
Background: The name Cassidy originates from the Irish surname 'O'Caiside,' meaning 'descendant of Caiside.' In Gaelic, it can be associated with the term meaning 'curly haired.' This combination of meanings highlights both lineage and descriptive attributes.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#521
Total births
63,963
Most popular decade
1990s
(64,677 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-229 ranks)
Years in Top 100
1
First recorded year
1968
Gender usage
5.8% male
94.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1968
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,136
- Peak year
- 1984
- Peak year births
- 169
- Peak rank
- #665
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 61
- Recent rank
- #2,303
Female
- First year
- 1969
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #7,472
- Peak year
- 1999
- Peak year births
- 3,395
- Peak rank
- #99
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 646
- Recent rank
- #476
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).