US Popularity:921
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Curly-haired
Though it means “curly-haired,” plenty of straight-haired or no-haired babies are given the name Cassidy. With Irish origins, this once more common surname comes from Ó Caiside, meaning "son of Caiside" to English speakers. As is often the case, a gender-neutral name can be dominated by one gender. In the case of Cassidy, it’s the girls who come out as winners. Whether you’re having a girl or a boy, Cassidy is a fabulous name, especially for those who have Irish roots.

Famous People Named Cassidy

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  • Ted Cassidy
    Actor

Common Nicknames for Cassidy

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How Popular Is The Name Cassidy?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cassidy is currently #930 on The Bump
Boy:Cassidy is currently #518 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Cassidy is currently #680 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cassidy is currently #921 in U.S. births
Boy:Cassidy is currently #2434 in U.S. births
Girl:Cassidy is currently #496 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#496
in 2023
- 17
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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