Kasey

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-see /ˈkeɪ.si/High

Meaning: Vigilant, watchful; a Ka-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watchful)High

In 30 seconds: A Ka-spelling variant of Casey meaning 'vigilant' in Irish Gaelic. In boys' data this variant coexists with Casey, Kacey, and Kase — part of the endlessly fragmented spelling family of the Irish name Cathasach.

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Origin HighIrish

MeaningVigilant, watchful; a Ka-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watchful)

U.S. rank (2025)#1162 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births180 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 12,622

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kasey is a Ka-spelling of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watchful). See Casey, Kacey, and Kase entries.

Kasey ranked #1163 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Casey Stengel (1890–1975) is widely considered one of the greatest managers in baseball history — managing the New York Yankees to 7 World Series championships in 12 seasons. His name Casey (spelled with C) inspired the baseball identity the entire Casey name family carries.

Overall data confidence 87%

Behind the Name — Casey — Irish Gaelic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CaseyKaceyKase

Nicknames

Kase

Famous Bearers

★Kasey Kahne (1980-)
American NASCAR Cup Series race-car driver
★Kasey Chambers (1976-)
Australian country and folk singer-songwriter
★Kasey Keller (1969-)
American international soccer goalkeeper

If you like Kasey…

Casey— the standard spelling of the same Irish name

Case— the short form sharing the same sound

Kase— the K-single-e variant in the same family

Lacey— rhyming -acey name with the same casual sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kasey mean?

Kasey means 'vigilant,' a Ka-spelling of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful).

How do you pronounce Kasey?

It's said KAY-see — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kasey a boy or girl name?

Kasey is used for both sexes.

How popular is Kasey?

Kasey ranked #1163 for U.S. boys in 2024.