Kasey

Kasey - A very unique male name

Kasey appeared on the charts for the first time in 1962 on position #1518. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kasey and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kasey? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kasey. The baby boy name Kasey was given to 116 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1225 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 12,640 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kasey peaked in popularity 38 years ago in 1988 on position 451.

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Kasey is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kasey is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #497 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,663.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kasey is where you live.

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Kasey origin and meaning

Variant of Casey (Irish surname)

Casey is an Irish surname, Ó Cathasaigh, 'descendant of Cathasach' — cathasach means 'vigilant, watchful'

Kasey is the s-spelled variant of Casey, the Irish surname turned unisex first name. For boys it peaked in 1991. As with Kacey, the surname derivation is documented, so the variant is credited as attested.

Attested etymology

Kasey is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kasey, pop culture references for the name Kasey and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kasey

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kasey, sorted by popularity.

Kai / Kash / Koa / Kase / Kye / Kayce / Kace / Khai / Kay / Khaza /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Kasey

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kasey a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kasey?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAY-see · /ˈkeɪsi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Casey — The standard spelling; a separate established name.
• Kacey — The c-variant of the same respelling.

Famous bearers

• Kasey Kahne — American racing driver, NASCAR Cup Series winner (b. 1980) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Kasey is a friendly, sporty surname name — for boys today it reads as a revival of its 1990s moment rather than a current trend.

Worth knowing

• Casey, Kasey, Kacey and Kaycee split the same sound across both sexes; spelling must always be stated.