Casey
Casey is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Cathasaigh, meaning "descendant of Cathasach" (vigilant or watchful). It evolved from a surname to a popular given name with a friendly, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#310 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Originally a surname, now widely accepted as a first name
- •Has a unisex quality but remains popular for boys
- •Strong association with sports and media personalities
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Famous People
Casey Affleck
Academy Award-winning Actor
Casey Stengel
Legendary Baseball Manager
Casey Kasem
Radio Personality and Voice Actor
Casey Neistat
Filmmaker and YouTube Creator
Statistics
115,589
Total births since 1880
1990
Peak year
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