UK name, mostly girls
Kassidy
A feminine given name of Irish origin meaning "curly-haired" or "descendent of the intelligent one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kassidy is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Kassidy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 15 births.
This profile covers 186 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. 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 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 224 living people in the UK are called Kassidy. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kassidy ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 15 girls were registered as Kassidy.
- • Kassidy ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2019.
- • About 224 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kassidy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 92.1% of Kassidy registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
15 births
Estimated living
224
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Kassidy
In England and Wales birth records, Kassidy has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 7.9% of registrations are for boys and 92.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Kassidy registered for boys
- Ranked #3,040 in 2017
- 6 boys registered in 2017
- Peak: 2017 (6 births)
Kassidy registered for girls
- Ranked #4,843 in 2024
- 4 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (15 births)
Meaning
What does Kassidy mean?
The name Kassidy is a modern variation of the Irish name Caiside, which originated in the 19th century. Caiside itself is a Gaelic form of the unisex name Cassidy, derived from the Irish surname Ó Caiside, meaning "descendant of Caiside."
The name Caiside can be traced back to the Gaelic word "cás," meaning "curly-haired" or "twisted." It was likely given to individuals with curly hair or a twisted personality. The earliest recorded use of the name Caiside dates back to the late 1800s in Ireland.
While the name Kassidy does not appear in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and Canada. This popularity can be attributed to its unique spelling and the growing trend of giving children names with creative variations.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Kassidy was Kassidy Cook, an American actress born in 1988, known for her roles in films such as "The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It" (2007) and "The Haunting Hour: The Series" (2011-2014).
Another notable Kassidy was Kassidy Grüll, a Canadian singer and songwriter born in 1990. She gained recognition for her participation in the sixth season of the reality competition show "Canadian Idol" in 2008.
In the literary world, Kassidy Krueger is an American author born in 1984, best known for her young adult fantasy series "The Serenity Saga," which includes the novels "Serenity" (2013) and "Destiny" (2014).
Kassidy Dennison, an American softball player born in 1993, made her mark in the sport while playing for the University of South Carolina from 2012 to 2015, where she was a part of the 2013 SEC Championship team.
Lastly, Kassidy Freeman is an American actress born in 1987, known for her roles in television shows such as "Smallville" (2008-2011), "The Killing" (2011-2012), and "Longmire" (2012-2017).
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Kassidy, showcasing the diversity and versatility of this modern, creative name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kassidy over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Kassidy in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kassidy, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kassidy by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kassidy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3958 | 31 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3093 | 82 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2590 | 70 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Kassidy is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kassidy. 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.
Kassidy ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2019.
Across the UK
Kassidy in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#765 in 2019
10 years of NRS records, 39 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kassidy
- 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
Kassidy: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kassidy in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kassidy was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kassidy most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 15 babies registered as Kassidy in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kassidy?
A feminine given name of Irish origin meaning "curly-haired" or "descendent of the intelligent one".
How many people are called Kassidy in the UK?
A total of 186 babies have been registered as Kassidy across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 39 more in Scotland.
Where is Kassidy most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kassidy ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #765 in 2019. 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.