Kassey is a name of African origin, specifically from the Ashanti people of Ghana. It means "one who helps others" in the Ashanti language Twi. According to tradition, this name is given to children believed to be destined for greatness and leadership. The name Kassey is often spelled differently depending on the region, including Caskey, Kaskey, or Cassy. Despite its African origins, it has gained popularity worldwide and can be found among people of various ethnic backgrounds today.
The name Kassey has been a relatively uncommon choice for newborns in the United States over the past four decades, with fluctuations in its popularity from year to year. Between 1978 and 2023, there have been a total of 723 babies named Kassey born in the US.
The name first began to appear in birth records in the late 1970s, with 12 newborn girls given the name in 1978. The following year saw a slight decrease in its usage, with only 9 births recorded for the name Kassey in 1979. However, it started to gain some traction in the early 1980s, reaching its peak popularity during this decade.
In 1985, there were 22 newborn girls named Kassey, marking a significant increase from previous years and indicating that the name was beginning to catch on among parents. This trend continued through the remainder of the decade, with the highest number of births recorded for the name occurring in 1988 and 1989, when there were 27 newborn girls named Kassey each year.
The 1990s saw a decline in the popularity of the name Kassey, although it remained relatively steady throughout most of the decade. There were still around 20 to 30 births recorded for the name each year during this time period, with notable spikes occurring in 1992 (with 37 births) and 1994 (with 28 births).
However, as the century came to a close, the usage of the name Kassey began to decline once again. Between 2000 and 2010, there were only around 10 to 20 births recorded for the name each year on average, indicating that it had fallen out of favor with parents.
This downward trend continued into the 2010s, with fewer than 10 newborn girls named Kassey born in the US each year between 2011 and 2019. However, there was a notable resurgence in the popularity of the name in recent years, with 22 babies named Kassey born in 2021 and 13 births recorded for the name in 2022.
Overall, while the name Kassey has not been particularly common over the past four decades, it has experienced periods of relative popularity and continues to be chosen by some parents for their newborn daughters. Its usage has fluctuated over time, with peaks occurring in the late 1980s and early 1990s before declining throughout most of the 2000s and 2010s. However, recent data suggests that the name may be making a comeback among parents today.