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Chassidy

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Pronounced CHASS-ih-dee /ˈtʃæs.ɪ.di/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Cassidy — from the Irish surname O Caiside, variously 'curly-haired' and 'clever'; also echoing the Hebrew chesed, 'loving-kindness/piety'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Clever; curly-haired: Chassidy is a form of Cassidy. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA form/spelling of Cassidy — from the Irish surname O Caiside, variously 'curly-haired' and 'clever'; also echoing the Hebrew chesed, 'loving-kindness/piety'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8528 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,480

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819722024

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

Chassidy is a form/spelling of Cassidy — from the Irish surname O Caiside, variously 'curly-haired' and 'clever'; it also echoes the Hebrew chesed, 'loving-kindness/piety' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'CHASS-ih-dee').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Cassidy. Rare in this form, clever-and-curly-haired at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Cassidy comes from the Irish O Caiside, variously 'curly-haired' and 'clever' — Chassidy is a form of it (also echoing the Hebrew chesed, 'loving-kindness') — crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'CHASS-ih-dee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Cassidy — routes layered

Variations

CassidyChasityKassidy

Nicknames

Chassi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chassidy mean?

Chassidy is a form of Cassidy — Irish, variously 'curly-haired' and 'clever'; also echoes Hebrew 'loving-kindness'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Chassidy?

It's said CHASS-ih-dee /ˈtʃæs.ɪ.di/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chassidy a boy or girl name?

Chassidy is a girl's name.

How popular is Chassidy?

Chassidy is a rare name in the U.S.

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