Total births
118
Girls' name · since 1987
Casara
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 118 babies named Casara, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 118
- total births
- 1987–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
118 girls have been named Casara since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Casara recorded 118 times among girls since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2005.
- 118 total births
- 1987–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
118 girls have been named Casara since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 118
- total births
- 1987–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Casara was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
34 babies were named Casara in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Casara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Casara's full recorded timeline at 1992, 29% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 71% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1988 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Casara at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Casara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2005
- Peak year (1988)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Casara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Casara's strongest decade.
60 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Casara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
60 births
- 1990s
1990s
51 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 60 births (51% of all-time use).
Casara by state
Where Casara concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 10.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 4.2% |
California share of Casara's total US births 10.2%
Even split
12 of 118 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Casara? ▼
Casara has been given to 118 babies in the U.S. since 1987, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 34 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Casara most popular? ▼
Casara was most popular in the 1980s decade with 60 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Casara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Casara are California (12 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Casara been used? ▼
Casara has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 19 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Casara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cassandra, Casey, Cassidy, Cassie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Casara's data
- Casara's decade-level peak was the 1980s (60 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Casaras (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Casara
Nearby Names Like Casara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Casara
Cassandra Girl
#615 171,008 births
Casey Girl
#1054 78,100 births
Cassidy Girl
#478 60,848 births
Cassie Girl
#1270 46,642 births
Casandra Girl
#8506 15,784 births
Compare Casara side by side: Casara vs Cassandra Casara vs Casey Casara vs Cassidy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Casara: Baby Name Since 1987 - 118 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/casara. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Casara draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.