Girl & boy name
Casey
Casey is currently the #320 boy name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 1,072 babies. Momentum is clearly positive: five years ago it ranked #517, now it sits at #320. Looking at the full record since 1888, Casey hit its all-time high of #80 in 1987, when 3,928 boys were given the name. State by state, Delaware leads the way at #142.
Rankings
Casey popularity, 1880–2025
Where Casey is most popular
Uniqueness score
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Casey in the most recent year of SSA data.
Similar names
Casey as a girl name
Casey holds the #1065 spot on the 2025 list of the most popular girl names in the U.S. That amounts to 228 newborn girls in a single year. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. Its strongest year on record was 1986 (#80 nationally, 3,423 newborns), in a data series reaching back to 1921. The name's biggest fan base is in Connecticut (#393 there in 2025).
Where Casey (girls) is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Casey in the most recent year of SSA data.