gender neutral
Casey
vigilant, brave
About Casey
Friendly, approachable, and refreshingly unpretentious, Casey embodies casual confidence and down-to-earth charm. This gender-neutral name has shifted increasingly toward feminine use while maintaining its versatile, spirited character. Casey's two crisp syllables—KAY-see—project capability and straightforwardness, suggesting someone reliable and genuine. The name avoids stuffiness completely, feeling equally comfortable in rural and urban settings, formal and informal contexts. Casey ages remarkably well, suiting energetic toddlers and accomplished professionals with equal appropriateness. Its familiarity means virtually no pronunciation or spelling difficulties, a practical advantage throughout life. Parents choosing Casey often value authenticity, preferring names that feel real and lived-in rather than precious or overly styled. Casey represents approachability, strength, and unpretentious confidence—qualities that serve anyone well.
Popularity of the Name Casey
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | #951 | ||||
| 1968 | #847 | ||||
| 1969 | #733 | ||||
| 1970 | #662 | ||||
| 1971 | #562 | ||||
| 1972 | #387 | ||||
| 1973 | #347 | ||||
| 1974 | #290 | ||||
| 1975 | #283 | ||||
| 1976 | #282 | ||||
| 1977 | #260 | ||||
| 1978 | #174 | #473 | |||
| 1979 | #144 | ||||
| 1980 | #135 | #175 | |||
| 1981 | #122 | #99 | |||
| 1982 | #119 | #92 | |||
| 1983 | #110 | #85 | |||
| 1984 | #107 | #72 | |||
| 1985 | #114 | #78 | |||
| 1986 | #80 | #78 | |||
| 1987 | #81 | #81 | |||
| 1988 | #92 | #81 | #506 | ||
| 1989 | #103 | #93 | #411 | ||
| 1990 | #106 | #68 | |||
| 1991 | #111 | #69 | #398 | #337 | |
| 1992 | #109 | #80 | #291 | #305 | |
| 1993 | #129 | #85 | #301 | #319 | |
| 1994 | #118 | #113 | #285 | #306 | |
| 1995 | #118 | #81 | #287 | #307 | |
| 1996 | #121 | #127 | #243 | #298 | |
| 1997 | #146 | #120 | #80 | #145 | #380 |
| 1998 | #150 | #129 | #94 | #104 | #305 |
| 1999 | #175 | #119 | #78 | #101 | #365 |
| 2000 | #208 | #122 | #83 | #95 | #377 |
| 2001 | #249 | #112 | #160 | #113 | #398 |
| 2002 | #302 | #121 | #154 | #121 | #454 |
| 2003 | #313 | #130 | #173 | #130 | #510 |
| 2004 | #383 | #139 | #147 | #162 | #584 |
| 2005 | #408 | #147 | #197 | #143 | #528 |
| 2006 | #413 | #142 | #149 | #131 | #480 |
| 2007 | #463 | #105 | #254 | #157 | #534 |
| 2008 | #468 | #122 | #150 | #136 | #502 |
| 2009 | #529 | #142 | #219 | #162 | #541 |
| 2010 | #610 | #165 | #182 | #149 | #518 |
| 2011 | #620 | #183 | #163 | #149 | #677 |
| 2012 | #774 | #225 | #157 | #175 | #518 |
| 2013 | #725 | #254 | #239 | #189 | #563 |
| 2014 | #794 | #240 | #235 | #171 | #606 |
| 2015 | #819 | #286 | #322 | #211 | #611 |
| 2016 | #857 | #394 | #282 | #258 | #485 |
| 2017 | #914 | #483 | #275 | #224 | #550 |
| 2018 | #916 | #487 | #248 | #457 | |
| 2019 | #899 | #612 | #412 | #223 | #729 |
| 2022 | #949 | #896 | #291 | #632 | |
| 2020 | #665 | #324 | #316 | #647 | |
| 2021 | #769 | #374 | #324 | #606 | |
| 2023 | #986 | #320 | #685 | ||
| 2024 | #328 | #700 | |||
| 2025 | #723 | #638 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Casey
Names Similar to Casey
Nicknames for Casey
- Cas
- Cass
- Ace
- Cece
Famous People Named Casey
| Casey Anthony | American woman involved in a high-profile criminal trial |
| Casey Wilson | American actress and comedian |
| Casey Stoney | English former footballer and football manager |
| Casey FitzRandolph | American speed skater and Olympic gold medalist |
| Casey Deidrick | American actor and singer |
| Casey Breves | American singer-songwriter |
| Casey Donovan | Australian singer and actress |
| Casey Reinhardt | American television personality and actress |
| Casey Batchelor | British model and television personality |
| Casey Greenfield | American lawyer and journalist |
| Casey Wiegmann | American former football player |
| Casey Burgener | American weightlifter |
| Casey Boersma | Dutch field hockey player |
| Casey Dellacqua | Australian former tennis player |
| Casey Johnson | American heiress and socialite |
| Casey Martin | American professional golfer |
Characters Named Casey
| Casey Novak | From the TV show "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" |
| Casey Cartwright | From the TV show "Greek" |
| Casey Newton | From the movie "Tomorrowland" |
| Casey Becker | From the movie "Scream" |
| Casey Chapel | From the book "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit" by Paula Danziger |
| Casey Brinke | From the comic book series "Doom Patrol" |
| Casey Connor | From the movie "Disturbing Behavior" |
| Casey Jones | From the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" franchise |
| Casey Klein | From the TV show "Party Down" |
| Casey Hughes | From the soap opera "As the World Turns" |
| Casey MacDonald | From the TV show "Life with Derek" |
| Casey Shraeger | From the TV show "The Unusuals" |
| Casey Carlyle | From the movie "Ice Princess" |
| Casey Gardner | From the TV show "Atypical" |
| Casey Lynch | From the video game "Guitar Hero 3 - Legends of Rock" |
| Casey Manning | From the TV show "Las Vegas" |
| Casey Poe | From the movie "Con Air" |
| Casey Woods | From the TV show "Veronica Mars" |
| Casey Gant | From the video game "Soma" |
| Casey Braxton | From the Australian TV show "Home and Away" |