Casey
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ English / Gaelic / Irish ◈ 2 syllables
"Alert, Watchful"

From English / Gaelic / Irish

Casey means vigilant or watchful — from the Irish Gaelic cathasaigh. Casey at the Bat is the most famous poem in American sports. Casey Jones drove his train into legend. Casey Kasem counted down America's Top 40 for decades. Casey Affleck won the Oscar. Two syllables of Irish watchfulness that carry baseball heartbreak, railroad heroism, and countdown culture.

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Casey at a glance
MeaningAlert, Watchful
OriginEnglish / Gaelic / Irish
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#468
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Why parents love Casey
  • Casey at the Bat is the most famous sports poem ever written.
  • Casey Jones is a railroad-hero legend.
  • Casey Kasem counted down America's Top 40.
  • Two syllables with a friendly, watchful sound: KAY-see.
  • It works genuinely for any gender — proven for decades.
The vibe of Casey
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Origin & history of Casey
Irish Gaelic cathasaigh (vigilant/watchful) surname Casey given name
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English / Gaelic / Irish roots
Casey comes from the Irish Gaelic meaning vigilant or watchful. Ernest Thayer's Casey at the Bat (1888) is the most famous poem in American sports. Casey Jones (1863–1900) became a railroad legend when he died saving his passengers. Casey Kasem hosted American Top 40 for decades. Casey Affleck won the Oscar for Manchester by the Sea. The name works for any gender.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish surname; Casey at the Bat published 1888.
3
Today
Casey remains a beloved choice, ranking #468 in the US. 193,458 babies have been named Casey since 1888.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Casey?
1990 peak year
Casey reached its widest reach during the 1990s. In 1990, 4,133 babies were named Casey (ranked #89 nationally). In the present decade it sits around #468, with about 978 babies given the name annually. Casey has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 193,458 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
4,133 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #89)
978 Avg. per year
(last decade)
9,780 Total registrations
last 10 years
193,458 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #468) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Casey
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Casey's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — vigilant adventure. People named Casey tend to be watchful, friendly, and gifted at counting down to the moment that matters.

Counts down to the moment
Watchful and friendly
At-the-Bat courage
Railroad heroism
Top 40 energy
C3
A1
S1
E5
Y7
Sum: 17 → Life path 8
Personality of Casey
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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