Total births
738
Girls' name · since 1978
Kassey
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 738 babies named Kassey, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11378
- among girls today
- 738
- born since 1978
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other girls
738 babies have been named Kassey since 1978, making it today's #11378 girls' name.
Kassey has 738 recorded births among girls since 1978, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11378 as of the latest data, more common than 36% of girls, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #11378 among girls today
- 738 born since 1978
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kassey is currently the #11378 girls' name in America, more common than 36% of girls - 738 born since 1978, peaking in the 1990s.
- #11378
- among girls today
- 738
- born since 1978
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other girls
Kassey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11378
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 36% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Kassey was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
37 babies were named Kassey in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Kassey compares
738 Top 37% higher than 63% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kassey's all-time total is 93% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kassey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 738 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kassey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kassey's full recorded timeline at 2001, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2009, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kassey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#11,378
Active since
1978
Kassey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Kassey popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1990 (Kassey as boys' name)
Kassey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kassey's strongest decade.
249 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Kassey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
189 births
- 1990s
1990s
249 births
- 2000s
2000s
134 births
- 2010s 87
2010s
87 births
- 2020s 58
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 249 births (34% of all-time use).
How Kassey 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 Kassey's total volume
Kassey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kassey by state
Where Kassey concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 1.6% |
California share of Kassey's total US births 2.2%
Even split
16 of 738 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kassey? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 738 babies named Kassey. Today it holds rank #11378 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 37 births.
When was Kassey most popular? ▼
Kassey was most popular in the 1990s decade with 249 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Kassey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kassey are California (16 births), Texas (12 births).
How long has the name Kassey been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kassey since 1978 -- 48 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kassey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kassandra, Kasey, Kassidy, Kasandra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kassey's data
- Kassey's decade-level peak was the 1990s (249 total births); usage has since declined to 58 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kasseys (16 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 Kassey
Nearby Names Like Kassey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kassey
Kassandra Girl
#1209 33,512 births
Kasey Girl
#1593 33,326 births
Kassidy Girl
#982 21,282 births
Kasandra Girl
#8511 9,468 births
Kassie Girl
#3184 7,034 births
Compare Kassey side by side: Kassey vs Kassandra Kassey vs Kasey Kassey vs Kassidy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kassey
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, 1978–2025 (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. "Kassey: #11378 Girls' Name - 738 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kassey. 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 Kassey 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.