Casey name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 12th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Irish, Celtic and Slavonic
Usage: English and Irish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Casey c(a)-sey
Meaning: Descendant of Cathasaigh and Brave
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What does Casey mean?

Originated from Celtic, Old Irish and Slavonic, Famous and Enduring Casey is dominantly used in English and Irish and mainly is aimed at both genders, Casey means "Descendant of Cathasaigh or Brave".

Casey is shortened form of Casimir. Casimir is variant form of Kasimir. Eminent and Conifer Casimir's origin is Slavonic, Polish and Slavic, meaning of Casimir is "Assembled and Peace and Someone who Destroys Opponent's Prestige".

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How do I pronounce Casey?

Two syllabled Casey is most commonly pronounced as c(a)-sey.

Variants of Casey

Cace, Case, Cayce

Nicknames for Casey

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Names that rhyme with Casey

How popular is the name Casey?

Casey was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1888 around 186941 babies have been given the given name. When at the peak of its usage in 1986, the moniker grabbed the 80th spot and 4131 baby girls were given the name.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 201 years but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 17 times

Casey was a common name in England and Wales.

Over 10469 babies have been named Casey since 1996. When at its peak in 2001,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 46 years but it is still going strong.

Also, Casey was a common name in New South Wales. Over 1397 babies have been named Casey since 1982. At its zenith in 1990,. After 14 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In Queensland, Casey is a familiar name where it had been in use since for 18 from 1981 to 2003 and had secured the place in top 100 names. In 1990, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 59 on girl names chart when 70 babies were given the name Casey.

Over 960 people have been named Casey in Queensland. Casey is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1971 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 95 on girl names chart when 47 babies were named Casey. Over 1178 people have been named Casey in Ireland. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1997 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 2011, it ranked 1220th when 30 boys were named Casey. There are over 446 babies that have been given the name Casey in France.

Casey is an uncommon baby name in Belgium, although it has been in use since 1997 but could not make beyond the top 700.

There are over 137 babies that have been given the name Casey in Belgium. But Casey is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 6000 have the name.

According to our findings, at least 200000 people have been bestowed Casey around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018583466915291
2017524540912290
2016560509857325
2015553515814342
2014532521796352
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Casey in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1291429667
Finland36000
Sweden42144517
Norway920410
Denmark20040

What numbers say about Casey?

Once you overcome an obstacle, you feel invincible and it boosts your self-confidence. You rock as a person. You have to think of your own purpose and reason for waking up in the morning. If you have things to be handled, you handle them right away, without much waiting. Remember that life is to have fun and don't worry much. You avoid drama and gossip. You are always there to help people in need with a good advice or do something that would ease up their situation, or at least make them feel more comfortable in their own skin.

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Middle names for Casey

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Sibling Names for Casey

Choosing a name for your baby can be a daunting task, but with the right inspiration, it becomes easier. If you've decided on "Casey," you may want to consider naming your other children with names that complement it. Here are some sibling names that have a compatible feel to Casey.

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