Case
How to say it: KAYS · /ˈkeɪs/
From a Norman/English surname, possibly from Old French casse (box/case). Modern use as a given name from a surname.
Case was the 243rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 359 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are up about 74% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #195 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #243 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 359 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,052 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | +74% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #195 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use, Case rose toward the 2010s and remains near that point. More growth is expected.
What goes with it
Sharp and crisp with a breathy close, Case lands in one beat. Tate feels near in style.
Honouring a Case in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Case is about 1 in 86.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Case
- Case (born 1975)American singer
- Case Broderick (1839–1920)American politician
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