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Cassie

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Pronounced KAS-ee /ˈkæs.iː/Low

Meaning: Shining upon man; she who entangles menLow

In 30 seconds: Cassie is a bright, friendly diminutive of Cassandra or Catherine. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan prophetess cursed so that no one believed her true prophecies. Cassie carries all the charm of those classic names in a snappy two-syllable package.
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningShining upon man; she who entangles men
U.S. rank (2025)#1280 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births175 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 46,637

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 198218802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cassie originated as a nickname for Cassandra, the Greek name meaning she who entangles men or shining upon man. It also serves as a short form of Catherine. As an independent name, Cassie gained popularity in the 20th century in English-speaking countries.

Cassie experienced a pop culture boost from characters in television shows and novels of the 1990s and 2000s. It retains a warm, retro-girl charm while feeling accessible and modern enough for contemporary use.

Did you know? In Greek mythology, Cassandra was gifted with prophecy by Apollo but cursed so that her true predictions would never be believed β€” one of mythology's most tragic figures.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Cassie

Variations

CassiCassyCassiaKassie

Nicknames

CasCass

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Cassandra (mythological)
    Trojan prophetess in Greek mythology, daughter of King Priam; Cassie is a common diminutive of Cassandra.
  • β˜…Cassie Ventura (b. 1986)
    American singer, dancer, and model known mononymously as Cassie, whose 2006 single Me & U was a Billboard hit.

If you like Cassie…

Cassandraβ€” Root form of the name
Callieβ€” Similar -ie ending and bubbly feel
Carrieβ€” Retro girl name with same rhythm
Maggieβ€” Friendly nickname-style name

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Frequently Asked

What does Cassie mean?

Cassie is a diminutive of Cassandra, meaning shining upon man or she who entangles men in Greek. It can also be a short form of Catherine.

Is Cassie a nickname or a full name?

Cassie can be used as both a standalone given name and a nickname for Cassandra or Catherine.

How do you pronounce Cassie?

Cassie is pronounced KAS-ee, rhyming with classy.

What are famous people named Cassie?

Notable bearers include singer Cassie Ventura and the mythological Cassandra of Troy.

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