UK girl's name
Kassey
A feminine name of English origin meaning "brave voyager" or "brave explorer".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kassey is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kassey popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Kassey. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kassey ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 girls were registered as Kassey.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kassey as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4688
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Kassey mean?
The name Kassey has its origins in the Gaelic language, with roots dating back to ancient Celtic cultures. It is believed to be a variant of the name Cassie, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Catharine or Catherine. The name Catharine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, which means "pure" or "clear."
In its earliest form, Kassey was likely spelled as Caisí or Caisidh in Gaelic, and was commonly used in Ireland and Scotland during the Middle Ages. It was often associated with families of Celtic descent and was particularly popular among Irish and Scottish clans.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kassey can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history written in the 15th century. The annals mention a woman named Caisidh who lived in the late 12th century and was involved in a dispute over land ownership.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kassey or its variations. One such figure was Kassey O'Brien (c. 1560-1638), an Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Brien clan in County Clare during the Elizabethan era. Another notable Kassey was Kassey Douglas (1720-1795), a Scottish poet and playwright who wrote several works in Scots Gaelic.
In the 19th century, Kassey Macleod (1835-1912) was a prominent Scottish folk singer and collector of traditional ballads from the Hebrides Islands. Her work helped preserve many ancient Gaelic songs and oral traditions.
The name Kassey also appears in literary works, such as the novel "The White Phoenix" by John Buchan (1875-1940), where a character named Kassey MacNab plays a significant role.
Another notable figure with the name Kassey was Kassey Kincaid (1901-1987), an American actress and vaudeville performer who appeared in several Broadway productions during the 1920s and 1930s.
While the name Kassey has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has evolved over time and has been adopted in various forms across different regions and cultures, reflecting the richness and diversity of naming traditions around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kassey over time
The chart below shows babies named Kassey registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kassey, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kassey by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kassey 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 | #4688 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3469 | 7 | 2 |
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Names similar to Kassey
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kassey: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kassey in the UK right now?
In 2010, Kassey was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kassey most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Kassey in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kassey?
A feminine name of English origin meaning "brave voyager" or "brave explorer".
How many people are called Kassey in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Kassey across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.