Total births
1,691
Unisex name · since 1968
Cassey
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 1,691 babies named Cassey, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,691
- total births
- 1968–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Cassey is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,691 have been recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cassey has been recorded 1,691 times among girls since 1968, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2021.
- 1,691 total births
- 1968–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,691 girls have been named Cassey since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,691
- total births
- 1968–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Cassey was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
98 babies were named Cassey in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Cassey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cassey splits its recorded history at 1994: 32% of all births land in the more recent half, 68% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2018 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 98 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cassey at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Cassey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2021
- Peak year (1986)
- 98
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Cassey popularity over time - boys
155 total births recorded since 1975 (Cassey as boys' name)
Cassey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Cassey's strongest decade.
734 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Cassey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 155
1970s
155 births
- 1980s
1980s
734 births
- 1990s
1990s
514 births
- 2000s 204
2000s
204 births
- 2010s 65
2010s
65 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 734 births (43% of all-time use).
How Cassey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cassey's total volume
Cassey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cassey by state
Where Cassey concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 120 | 7.1% |
| #2 | California | | 113 | 6.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 34 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 16 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 13 | 0.8% |
| #7 | New York | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 11 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Cassey's total US births 7.1%
Even split
120 of 1,691 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Cassey appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cassey? ▼
Cassey has been given to 1,691 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 98 babies were born in 1986, its single highest year.
When was Cassey most popular? ▼
Cassey was most popular in the 1980s decade with 734 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Cassey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cassey are Texas (120 births), California (113 births), Florida (34 births).
Is Cassey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cassey is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,691 births, and as a boy's name it has 155 births.
How long has the name Cassey been used? ▼
Cassey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 54 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Cassey? ▼
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 Cassey's data
- Cassey's decade-level peak was the 1980s (734 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Casseys (120 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Cassey
Nearby Names Like Cassey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cassey
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 Cassey side by side: Cassey vs Cassandra Cassey vs Casey Cassey 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, 1968–2021 (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. "Cassey: Baby Name Since 1968 - 1,691 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cassey. 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 Cassey 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.