Kassidy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kassidy is of Irish origin, meaning 'curly-haired'. It evolved from the surname O'Cassidy to become a popular given name in the late 20th century. The name is associated with a trendy and youthful image, with notable figures bearing the name contributing to its popularity.
The name Kassidy is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kassidy has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kassidy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5530th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7408th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6392nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8445th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1034th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 405th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 603rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kassidy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kassidy"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæsɪdi/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Kassidy is derived from the Irish surname O'Cassidy, which means 'descendant of Caiside'. The name Caiside is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word 'cais', meaning 'curly-haired'.
Meaning
curly-haired
Language Evolution
O'Cassidy, Cassidy, Kassidy
Historical Usage
Kassidy emerged as a popular given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, although the surname Cassidy has been in use since the medieval period.
Variants & Derivatives
Cassidy, Kassidy, Cassie
Modern Popularity & Image
Kassidy is perceived as a trendy and youthful name, commonly associated with a vibrant and modern image.
Famous People
Kassidy Cook - American diver, Kassidy Hartman - American social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kassidy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kassidy"
"Kassidy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5530th of 16616 | 122 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7408th of 24088 | 146 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6392nd of 23106 | 158 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8445th of 19264 | 67 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1034th of 27321 | 2,669 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 405th of 35406 | 12,245 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 603rd of 30306 | 6,056 |
Regional Popularity of "Kassidy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kassidy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.10% 888th/3685 |
31.71% 1419th/4475 |
18.25% 948th/5194 |
16.16% 1021st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.27% 379th/4582 |
8.38% 433rd/5164 |
4.96% 363rd/7313 |
6.35% 474th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.84% 631st/3984 |
16.25% 729th/4487 |
7.48% 510th/6822 |
12.19% 765th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kassidy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kassidy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.