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Kassidy Pronunciation

Kassidy is pronounced KAS-ih-dee /ˈkæs.ɪ.di/High

Meaning: Curly-haired; or descendant of Caiside; an American respelling of the Irish surname CassidyHigh

In 30 seconds: An American respelling of Cassidy, the Irish surname meaning 'curly-haired' or 'descendant of Caiside.' The K spelling is a popular variant of the original C, favored by parents who want a distinctive twist.

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Origin HighIrish

MeaningCurly-haired; or descendant of Caiside; an American respelling of the Irish surname Cassidy

U.S. rank (2024)#978 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births265 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 21,037

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Kassidy is a spelling variant of Cassidy, the anglicization of the Irish surname O'Caiside, meaning 'descendant of Caiside.' Caiside itself is believed to derive from a word meaning curly-haired. The name was a boys' surname before becoming a girls' given name in the United States in the 1980s.

Cassidy rose into the U.S. top 100 for girls in the 1990s and has declined since. Kassidy is one of several K-spelling variants. It ranked #978 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Cassidy — and by extension Kassidy — was popularized as a given name partly through the song Cassidy by the Grateful Dead (1972), written by John Barlow about a newborn named Cassidy Law.

Overall data confidence 87%

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

Variations

CassidyKasidyCassidee

Nicknames

CassKassKassKassie

Themes & Styles

Irish Surname-style Variant-spelling K-spelling

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Cassidy— the standard spelling of the same Irish name

Kennedy— Irish surname name popular for girls in the same era

Kenzie— short form of McKenzie with the same Irish surname feel

Kelsey— Irish surname name popular for girls since the 1980s

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How do you pronounce Kassidy?

Kassidy is pronounced KAS-ih-dee (/ˈkæs.ɪ.di/). Press play above to hear Kassidy said aloud.

How do you say Kassidy?

Kassidy is said KAS-ih-dee (/ˈkæs.ɪ.di/). Press play above to hear Kassidy said aloud.

What does the name Kassidy mean?

Kassidy means 'curly-haired' or 'descendant of Caiside,' as a K-spelling variant of the Irish surname Cassidy.

Is Kassidy a boy or girl name?

Kassidy is used as a girls' name in the U.S.

How popular is Kassidy?

Kassidy ranked #978 for U.S. girls in 2024.