Kasey is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from the surname Casey, which is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic 'Cassidy'. The name has been popular in the United States since the mid-20th century and has been used for both boys and girls. It peaked in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s but remains a recognizable and beloved name today.
The name Kasey has seen a significant rise and fall in popularity over the past seven decades in the United States. Between 1950 and 1972, there were fewer than 15 births per year with the name Kasey on average. However, starting from 1973, the number of births with this name began to increase steadily.
The peak popularity of the name Kasey occurred between 1986 and 1992, during which there were over a thousand births each year with this name. The highest year for births named Kasey was 1987, with a total of 1,315 births.
Since then, the popularity of the name Kasey has steadily decreased. From 2000 onwards, there were fewer than 600 births per year with this name. In recent years, the number of births with the name Kasey has remained relatively stable, with around 150-200 births each year.
Overall, according to the statistics provided, a total of 33,088 babies have been named Kasey in the United States since 1950. Despite its fluctuations in popularity over time, the name Kasey remains a classic choice for parents looking for a unique and distinctive name for their child.