How Many People Are Named Cassy?
Complete statistics for the name Cassy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cassy is a very rare female name, with only 1,925 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 171,448 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1986 with 105 births, but now it's declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 1,996 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
📜 Cassy Through the Generations
Cassy has seen its most significant presence in the late 20th century, particularly in 1986 when it reached its peak with 105 births. Today, the name is held by 1,925 individuals, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 20% under 30, 73% aged 30 to 60, and 7% over 60. This suggests that while Cassy isn't as popular among younger parents, it remains a beloved choice for many families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cassy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cassy
How Many People Have the Name Cassy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,925 people in the United States currently share the name Cassy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 171,448 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cassy a Common or Rare Name?
Cassy 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 Cassy Mean?
Cassy means "creative variant of Cassie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cassy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cassy Most Popular?
The name Cassy reached peak popularity in 1986, with 105 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 Cassy?
Approximately 1,925 people named Cassy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,996. That works out to roughly 1 in 171,448 Americans.
Is Cassy a rare name?
Cassy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 171,448 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cassy mean?
Cassy means "creative variant of Cassie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cassy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cassy are male and 100% are female.
When was Cassy most popular?
Cassy peaked in 1986 with 105 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.