Casey

Casey is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “vigilant.” In 2024 it was given to 1,096 boys in the United States.

Casey at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“vigilant”
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪsi/

About the name Casey

Casey belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “vigilant” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Casey first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #80 in 1987, and in 2024 1,096 babies received the name — 115,589 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Casey in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#80 in 1987
Peak year
1990
Babies named Casey in 2024
1,096
Total since 1880
115,589

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Casey mean?

Casey means “vigilant” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Casey a boy or girl name?

Casey is a boy name. In 2024, 1,096 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Casey?

Casey comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Casey?

Casey first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #80 in 1987, and 1,096 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Casey?

Casey is pronounced /ˈkeɪsi/ (IPA).

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