Casey
Peaked at #80 nationally in 1986, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Casey has been recorded 40% of the time for girls and 60% of the time for boys.
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Casey — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#80
in 1986
Current rank
#1053
in 2024
Years tracked
82
1921–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1921, Casey reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #80 nationally with 3,423 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #794 (2014) to #1053 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Casey ranks #1053 nationally for girls, with 236 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,053 | 236 |
| 2023 | #1,047 | 240 |
| 2022 | #948 | 286 |
| 2021 | #1,015 | 251 |
| 2020 | #1,064 | 233 |
| 2019 | #899 | 296 |
| 2018 | #916 | 293 |
| 2017 | #914 | 293 |
Casey — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#80
in 1987
Current rank
#310
in 2024
Years tracked
131
1888–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1888, Casey reached its peak popularity for boys in 1987, ranking #80 nationally with 3,926 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #532 (2014) to #310 (2024) — a 42% improvement.
As of 2024, Casey ranks #310 nationally for boys, with 1,096 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #310 | 1,096 |
| 2023 | #316 | 1,054 |
| 2022 | #336 | 1,006 |
| 2021 | #447 | 686 |
| 2020 | #517 | 553 |
| 2019 | #529 | 539 |
| 2018 | #585 | 469 |
| 2017 | #524 | 545 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Casey most popular?
Casey was most popular in 1986, when it ranked #80 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Casey becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Casey?
At least 193,458 babies have been recorded with the name Casey in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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