Kasey
Boy name · #1163 in 2025 · Uniqueness 39/100
Kasey is currently the #1163 boy name in the United States — 180 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1567, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,000 boys born in 2025 was named Kasey.
The 73-year story
Kasey first appears in the Social Security records in 1952, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1990, when 467 boys were named Kasey — good for #459 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kasey per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kasey against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kasey in class?
Kasey scores 39 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Kasey is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kasey is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Kaseys were TX (19), CA (13), FL (10), NC (9), MI (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Kasey
Statistically, parents drawn to Kasey tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Korey, Casey, Josey, Kody, and Corey.
KoreyCaseyJoseyKodyCoreyHarleyKendallJamal
Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kasey | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 180 | #1159 |
| 2024 | 180 | #1160 |
| 2023 | 163 | #1217 |
| 2022 | 138 | #1353 |
| 2021 | 126 | #1433 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1634 |
| 2019 | 90 | #1737 |
| 2018 | 74 | #1981 |
| 2017 | 107 | #1530 |
| 2016 | 99 | #1618 |
| 2015 | 103 | #1567 |
| 2014 | 141 | #1264 |
| 2013 | 119 | #1405 |
| 2012 | 144 | #1226 |
| 2011 | 155 | #1155 |
| 2010 | 177 | #1086 |
| 2009 | 208 | #965 |
| 2008 | 269 | #816 |
| 2007 | 327 | #709 |
| 2006 | 337 | #674 |
| 2005 | 345 | #634 |
| 2004 | 272 | #705 |
| 2003 | 161 | #983 |
| 2002 | 172 | #930 |
| 2001 | 171 | #912 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kasey a popular boy name?
Kasey ranked #1163 among boys in 2025 with 180 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1567.
When was the name Kasey most popular?
Kasey peaked in 1990, when 467 American boys received the name (ranked #459 that year). Since 1990 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kasey?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,000 newborn American boys was named Kasey. It scores 39/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.