How Many People Are Named Cassey?
Complete statistics for the name Cassey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cassey is a very rare female name, with only 1,797 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 183,651 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1986 with 98 births, but it's now declining in usage.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 1,846 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1986Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cassey Through the Generations
Cassey has been a name that has seen its peak and decline within a relatively short span of time. With 1,846 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Cassey was never a mainstream choice. Its most popular year was 1986 when 98 babies were given this name, marking a significant moment in its history. Today, the average age of someone named Cassey is 36, indicating that those born during the peak years are now adults. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 23% under 30 and 77% aged between 30 and 60, suggesting that the name has maintained a steady presence among older generations despite its overall rarity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cassey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cassey
How Many People Have the Name Cassey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Cassey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cassey a Common or Rare Name?
Cassey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cassey Mean?
Cassey means "creative variant of Casey" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cassey in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.
When Was Cassey Most Popular?
The name Cassey reached peak popularity in 1986, with 98 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cassey?
Approximately 276 people named Cassey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 276. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,200,903 Americans.
Is Cassey a rare name?
Cassey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cassey mean?
Cassey means "creative variant of Casey" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cassey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Cassey are male and 92% are female.
When was Cassey most popular?
Cassey peaked in 1986 with 98 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.