gender neutral
Casey
vigilant, watchful
About Casey
Easygoing charm defines Casey, a name that brings instant approachability and warmth to any introduction. This versatile classic works beautifully across contexts, from casual playgrounds to professional settings, adapting effortlessly to every situation. Casey's gender-neutral history adds layers of modern appeal, though it holds strong masculine credentials through countless notable bearers. The name's simplicity proves its strength—two syllables that everyone can spell, pronounce, and remember without difficulty. Casey suggests someone friendly and down-to-earth, the kind of person others naturally trust and enjoy. Its timeless quality means it never feels dated, maintaining fresh appeal across generations. Parents choosing Casey value substance over flash, selecting a name that serves their child well without demanding attention.
Popularity of the Name Casey
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | #939 | ||||
| 1892 | #872 | ||||
| 1894 | #743 | ||||
| 1900 | #701 | ||||
| 1901 | #865 | ||||
| 1903 | #743 | ||||
| 1904 | #980 | ||||
| 1906 | #717 | ||||
| 1908 | #834 | ||||
| 1909 | #685 | ||||
| 1910 | #681 | ||||
| 1911 | #514 | ||||
| 1912 | #613 | ||||
| 1913 | #682 | ||||
| 1914 | #761 | ||||
| 1915 | #848 | ||||
| 1916 | #941 | ||||
| 1918 | #825 | ||||
| 1919 | #898 | ||||
| 1942 | #879 | ||||
| 1944 | #936 | ||||
| 1945 | #996 | ||||
| 1946 | #880 | ||||
| 1947 | #807 | ||||
| 1948 | #712 | ||||
| 1949 | #637 | ||||
| 1950 | #642 | ||||
| 1951 | #545 | ||||
| 1952 | #519 | ||||
| 1953 | #532 | ||||
| 1954 | #471 | ||||
| 1955 | #422 | ||||
| 1956 | #405 | ||||
| 1957 | #405 | ||||
| 1958 | #403 | ||||
| 1959 | #398 | ||||
| 1960 | #430 | ||||
| 1961 | #418 | ||||
| 1962 | #343 | ||||
| 1963 | #419 | ||||
| 1964 | #400 | ||||
| 1965 | #368 | ||||
| 1966 | #312 | ||||
| 1967 | #336 | ||||
| 1968 | #325 | ||||
| 1969 | #288 | ||||
| 1970 | #256 | ||||
| 1971 | #209 | #307 | |||
| 1972 | #195 | ||||
| 1973 | #183 | ||||
| 1974 | #144 | ||||
| 1975 | #130 | #275 | |||
| 1976 | #123 | ||||
| 1977 | #102 | ||||
| 1978 | #92 | #220 | |||
| 1979 | #93 | #225 | |||
| 1980 | #93 | #185 | |||
| 1981 | #85 | #232 | |||
| 1982 | #86 | #142 | |||
| 1983 | #90 | #142 | |||
| 1984 | #82 | #173 | #326 | ||
| 1985 | #86 | #190 | |||
| 1986 | #83 | #203 | |||
| 1987 | #80 | #190 | |||
| 1988 | #83 | #229 | |||
| 1989 | #90 | #142 | |||
| 1990 | #89 | #146 | #336 | ||
| 1991 | #90 | #173 | #236 | ||
| 1992 | #105 | #275 | #272 | ||
| 1993 | #112 | #191 | #281 | ||
| 1994 | #116 | #200 | #290 | ||
| 1995 | #135 | #188 | #305 | ||
| 1996 | #142 | #156 | #296 | ||
| 1997 | #163 | #287 | #195 | #344 | #342 |
| 1998 | #170 | #296 | #149 | #383 | #356 |
| 1999 | #171 | #245 | #170 | #335 | #300 |
| 2000 | #193 | #204 | #245 | #405 | #347 |
| 2001 | #221 | #209 | #163 | #359 | #380 |
| 2002 | #241 | #236 | #156 | #317 | #390 |
| 2003 | #263 | #240 | #205 | #344 | #410 |
| 2004 | #261 | #232 | #232 | #396 | #514 |
| 2005 | #298 | #247 | #267 | #372 | #392 |
| 2006 | #308 | #274 | #269 | #618 | #377 |
| 2007 | #324 | #309 | #249 | #446 | #425 |
| 2008 | #336 | #262 | #243 | #481 | #347 |
| 2009 | #366 | #291 | #265 | #486 | #444 |
| 2010 | #398 | #269 | #207 | #453 | #395 |
| 2011 | #423 | #257 | #295 | #289 | #442 |
| 2012 | #483 | #268 | #200 | #291 | #413 |
| 2013 | #491 | #260 | #231 | #237 | #391 |
| 2014 | #533 | #294 | #207 | #246 | #388 |
| 2015 | #555 | #264 | #163 | #167 | #368 |
| 2016 | #559 | #262 | #149 | #157 | #369 |
| 2017 | #524 | #262 | #169 | #170 | #362 |
| 2018 | #585 | #264 | #172 | #187 | #318 |
| 2019 | #529 | #365 | #207 | #229 | #349 |
| 2020 | #517 | #315 | #264 | #216 | #377 |
| 2021 | #447 | #356 | #180 | #201 | #225 |
| 2022 | #336 | #301 | #181 | #174 | #166 |
| 2023 | #316 | #251 | #191 | #147 | #153 |
| 2024 | #310 | #230 | #150 | #158 | #164 |
| 2025 | #320 | #184 | #236 | #123 | #156 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Casey
Names Similar to Casey
Nicknames for Casey
- Case
- Ace
- CC
- Cas
- Cash
Famous People Named Casey
| Casey Affleck | American actor and director |
| Casey Stengel | American baseball player and manager |
| Casey Jones | American railroad engineer |
| Casey Kasem | American radio personality and voice actor |
| Casey Blake | American baseball player |
| Casey Mears | American race car driver |
| Casey Donovan | Australian singer and actor |
| Casey Wasserman | American sports executive |
| Casey Dellacqua | Australian tennis player |
| Casey Siemaszko | American actor |
| Casey Abrams | American musician |
| Casey FitzRandolph | American speed skater |
| Casey DeSmith | American ice hockey player |
| Casey Powell | American lacrosse player |
| Casey Matthews | American football player |
| Casey Mittelstadt | American ice hockey player |
| Casey Martin | American golfer |
| Casey Hampton | American football player |
| Casey Kotchman | American baseball player |
Characters Named Casey
| Casey Novak | Law & Order - Special Victims Unit |
| Casey Ryback | Under Siege |
| Casey Kelso | That '70s Show |
| Casey Becker | Scream |
| Casey Seaver | Growing Pains |
| Casey Woodland | Another Cinderella Story |
| Casey Rhodes | Power Rangers - Jungle Fury |
| Casey Cartwright | Greek |
| Casey Blevins | Friday Night Lights |
| Casey Carlyle | Ice Princess |
| Casey Hughes | As the World Turns |
| Casey Jones | TMNT - Out of the Shadows |
| Casey Brinke | Doom Patrol |
| Casey O'Reilly | Ghost Whisperer |
| Casey Connor | The Faculty |
| Casey Shraeger | The Unusuals |
| Casey Cordero | Switched at Birth |
| Casey Affleck | Manchester by the Sea |