Casey
How to say it: KAY-see · /ˈkeɪsi/
From Irish 'Cathasaigh', meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'; also associated with 'brave in battle'.
Casey was the 261st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,300 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are up about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #129 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 | #261 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,300 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,555 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | +31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #129 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Peaking in the 1980s, Casey has settled well below that high while staying well used. From here a lift seems likely.
What goes with it
Cheerful and brisk with crisp and breathy sounds, Casey feels friendly and relaxed. Rory shares its easy style.
Middle names that flow with Casey →
Nicknames
- Case
Honouring a Casey in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Casey is about 1 in 65.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #188. Ireland: #118.
Famous people named Casey
- Casey Affleck (born 1975)American actor
- Casey Stoner (born 1985)Australian former motorcycle racer
- Casey Dellacqua (born 1985)Australian tennis player
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