UK girl's name
Cassey
A feminine name of English origin meaning "brave" or "courageous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cassey is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Cassey popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 9 births.
This profile covers 84 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 86 living people in the UK are called Cassey. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cassey ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 9 girls were registered as Cassey.
- • Cassey ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #611 in 1996.
- • About 86 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cassey as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
9 births
Estimated living
86
2026
Meaning
What does Cassey mean?
The name Cassey has its origins in the Latin language, where it is derived from the word "castus," meaning "pure" or "chaste." The name is believed to have originated during the Roman era, when Latin was widely spoken throughout the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cassey can be found in ancient Roman texts, where it was used as a masculine name. However, over time, the name became more commonly associated with females, particularly in English-speaking countries.
In the early Christian era, the name Cassey gained popularity among followers of the faith, as it was seen as a virtuous and pure name, reflective of the Christian values of chastity and purity.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Cassey was Saint Cassia, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century AD. Saint Cassia was a young woman who refused to renounce her faith and was executed for her beliefs. Her story of unwavering devotion and sacrifice contributed to the popularity of the name among early Christians.
Another significant figure associated with the name Cassey was Cassia Longina, a Roman noblewoman who lived during the 1st century AD. She was known for her intelligence and literary skills, and several of her works have survived to this day.
In the Middle Ages, the name Cassey became more widespread across Europe, particularly in England and France. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Cassey of Arles, a 6th-century French saint known for her charitable works and devotion to the poor.
During the Renaissance period, the name Cassey continued to be popular, especially among the upper classes. One famous example was Cassey Dugdale, an English noblewoman and poet who lived in the 16th century.
Throughout history, the name Cassey has been associated with various occupations and fields, including the arts, literature, and religion. Some other notable individuals bearing the name include Cassey Fey, an American screenwriter and actress from the early 20th century, and Cassey Murphy, an Irish painter and sculptor active in the late 19th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cassey over time
The chart below shows babies named Cassey registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cassey, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cassey by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cassey was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5109 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3637 | 45 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2299 | 28 | 4 |
Geography
Where Cassey is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Cassey. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Cassey ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #611 in 1996.
Across the UK
Cassey in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#611 in 1996
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Cassey: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cassey in the UK right now?
In 2012, Cassey was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cassey most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 9 babies registered as Cassey in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cassey?
A feminine name of English origin meaning "brave" or "courageous".
How many people are called Cassey in the UK?
A total of 84 babies have been registered as Cassey across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Cassey most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Cassey ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #611 in 1996. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.