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How Many People Are Named Casey?
Estimated people named Casey living in the U.S. today
183,171
Gender distribution
59% male · 41% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 193,458
- Peak year: 1987 (7,508 births)
- Estimated living today: 183,171
Casey by age group — who carries the name today?
Casey popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Casey
Casey has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 193,458 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 183,171 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,866 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Caseys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Casey in the US?
An estimated 183,171 people named Casey are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Casey uncommon — about 1 in 1,866 Americans.
Is Casey a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Casey is 59% male and 41% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Casey most popular?
Casey peaked in 1987, when 7,508 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Casey?
Casey ranks #299 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).