Kasey
Boy name · #1163 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Kasey? In official American birth records, Kasey has been tracked continuously since 1952, giving it 73 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kasey against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kasey in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kasey is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kasey will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kasey is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kasey is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Kasey is most common in TX (0.1 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Kasey is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
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.
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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
How old is the name Kasey?
In official American birth records, the name Kasey first appeared in 1952 (over 73 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 73 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.