The nameCassidy

Cassidy is a girl's name in France, taken from an Irish surname.

Meaning

From the Irish Ó Caiside. Its meaning is debated.

Origin

Irish, through English.

History

First given in France in the late 1990s, Cassidy peaked there around 2010 and is still given today, less often.

Popularity of the name Cassidy

Cassidy in France

1682ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (85 births)
1,340babies named Cassidy in France since 1900
04385 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Cassidy was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 580 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Cassidy. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Cassidy in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cassidy mean?

From the Irish Ó Caiside. Its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Cassidy?

Irish, through English.

Is Cassidy a girl's or a boy's name?

Cassidy is a girl's name.