Unisex · #1,706 in 2026

Kasey

Current Rank
#1,706
Peak Rank
#201 (1992)
Total Babies
33K
5-Yr Trend
-27%
👧 Girl peak #201 (33K total)
👦 Boy peak #454 (13K total)
👧As Girl Name
1950
First Year
2026
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#201
Peak Rank
33K
Total Count
73
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1952
First Year
2026
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#454
Peak Rank
13K
Total Count
74
Years Active

The Story of Kasey

As a girl name

Kasey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1950, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 1,394 Kaseys were born — ranking #204 that year. As of 2026, Kasey ranks #1,706 for girls with 121 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 33K Kaseys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kasey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1952, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 467 Kaseys were born — ranking #459 that year. As of 2026, Kasey ranks #1,102 for boys with 196 births, rising sharply (+74% over the past five years). In total, more than 13K Kaseys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kasey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kasey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kasey

What does the name Kasey mean?
Kasey is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kasey in 2026?
In 2026, Kasey ranks #1,706 among girls' names in the U.S., with 121 babies given the name that year.
When was Kasey most popular?
Kasey reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #201 that year with 1,394 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kasey most popular?
Kasey has historically been most popular in Vermont, Kentucky, Delaware. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kasey.
Is Kasey a unisex name?
Yes — Kasey is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 72% of Kaseys assigned female and 28% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kasey?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kasey include Scottie, Zara, Leigh. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kasey

Kasey is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 33K births in the dataset. Kasey's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #201. Use the chart and map above to compare Kasey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.