The nameCasey
Casey is an Irish name given to boys and girls, mostly boys in France.
- Unisex name
- Irish
Meaning
From the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, from cathasach, "vigilant".
Origin
Irish.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Casey
Casey in France
5533rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (35 births)
580babies named Casey in France since 1900
Casey was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 295 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Casey. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Casey in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Casey mean?
From the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, from cathasach, "vigilant".
What is the origin of the name Casey?
Irish.
Is Casey a girl's or a boy's name?
Casey is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.