Cassidy Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: American singer and songwriter Eva Cassidy, known for her emotive interpretations of jazz, blues, and folk music, has brought a musical legacy to the name.

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A Deep Dive

Cassidy Overview

Meaning

Curly haired, clever

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Derived from the Irish surname Ó Caiside, meaning “curly-haired” or “clever”​

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈkæsɪdi/

Popularity

Cassidy is a well-known name in the United States, Canada, and Ireland. In the USA, Cassidy ranked #496 for girls in 2023

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Cool, Unique, Edgy, Traditional

Associated Traits

Clever, lively, friendly, adventurous.

Name Day

December 14 (Ireland)
A Deep Dive

Cassidy Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kassidy, Cassidi, Casidy, Kassidi

Common Nicknames

Cassie, Caz, Sassy

Diminutives

Cass, Sid

Famous People

  • Cassidy
    (American Rapper)
  • Cassidy Hubbarth
    (American Sportscaster)
  • Cassidy Gifford
    (American Actress)
  • David Cassidy
    (American Singer-Actor)
  • Butch Cassidy
    (American Outlaw)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Cassidy Sharp
    ("This Is Us," TV Series)
  • Cassidy Casablancas
    ("Veronica Mars," TV Series)
  • Cassidy
    ("Preacher," TV Series)
  • "Cassidy's Girl"
    (Novel)
  • Cassidy
    ("Fallout: New Vegas," Video Game)

Places

  • Cassidy Village
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Cassidy Bay
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Cassidy Park
    (Louisiana, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Cassidy?

Cassidy means “curly-haired” or “clever” and is often associated with a vibrant and friendly personality. Those named Cassidy are known for their creative spirit and intelligent nature, always bringing a sense of joy and innovation to their surroundings.

What Is the Origin of The Name Cassidy?

Cassidy originates from the Irish surname Ó Caiside, which means “descendant of Caiside.” The name Caiside itself comes from the Irish word “cas,” meaning “curly-haired.” Over time, Cassidy evolved from a surname to a popular given name.

Cassidy Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Cassidy in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4772021#4792022#4962023
Top 3 Rankings#991999#1051997#1072000

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Cassidy

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023496
(-17 from 2022)
616
(-41 from 2022)
0.03522
2022479
(-2 from 2021)
657
(+2 from 2021)
0.03664
2021477
(-67 from 2020)
655
(-110 from 2020)
0.03656
2020410
(-43 from 2019)
765
(-100 from 2019)
0.04328
2019367
(-6 from 2018)
865
(-3 from 2018)
0.04714
2018361
(-35 from 2017)
868
(-134 from 2017)
0.04668
2017326
(-37 from 2016)
1002
(-121 from 2016)
0.05304
2016289
(-32 from 2015)
1123
(-113 from 2015)
0.05801
2015257
(-10 from 2014)
1236
(-75 from 2014)
0.06336
2014247
(+3 from 2013)
1311
(+37 from 2013)
0.06701
2013250
(+30 from 2012)
1274
(+135 from 2012)
0.06609
2012280
(+2 from 2011)
1139
(+13 from 2011)
0.05873
2011282
(-32 from 2010)
1126
(-160 from 2010)
0.05811
2010250
(-6 from 2009)
1286
(-72 from 2009)
0.06559
2009244
(-16 from 2008)
1358
(-131 from 2008)
0.06706
2008228
(-21 from 2007)
1489
(-167 from 2007)
0.07149
2007207
(-8 from 2006)
1656
(-115 from 2006)
0.07824
2006199
(-10 from 2005)
1771
(-62 from 2005)
0.08472
2005189
(-21 from 2004)
1833
(-174 from 2004)
0.09031
2004168
(-18 from 2003)
2007
(-228 from 2003)
0.09946
2003150
(-19 from 2002)
2235
(-399 from 2002)
0.11139
2002131
(-24 from 2001)
2634
(-395 from 2001)
0.13337
2001107
No change from 2000
3029
(-134 from 2000)
0.15291
2000107
(-8 from 1999)
3163
(-232 from 1999)
0.15849
199999
(+14 from 1998)
3395
(+350 from 1998)
0.17439
1998113
(-8 from 1997)
3045
(-98 from 1997)
0.15708
1997105
(+4 from 1996)
3143
(+299 from 1996)
0.16462
1996109
(-1 from 1995)
2844
(-198 from 1995)
0.14834
1995108
(+31 from 1994)
3042
(+736 from 1994)
0.15831
1994139
(+128 from 1993)
2306
(+1278 from 1993)
0.11829
1993267
(+87 from 1992)
1028
(+303 from 1992)
0.05214
1992354
(+64 from 1991)
725
(+115 from 1991)
0.03617
1991418
(+52 from 1990)
610
(+89 from 1990)
0.03000
1990470
(+17 from 1989)
521
(+39 from 1989)
0.02536
1989487
(+51 from 1988)
482
(+77 from 1988)
0.02419
1988538
(-17 from 1987)
405
(+9 from 1987)
0.02106
1987521
(+25 from 1986)
396
(+25 from 1986)
0.02113
1986546
(-55 from 1985)
371
(-45 from 1985)
0.02010
1985491
(+1 from 1984)
416
(+10 from 1984)
0.02253
1984492
(+38 from 1983)
406
(+48 from 1983)
0.02251
1983530
(+226 from 1982)
358
(+139 from 1982)
0.02000
1982756
(+186 from 1981)
219
(+62 from 1981)
0.01207
1981942
(+136 from 1980)
157
(+26 from 1980)
0.00878
19801078
(+126 from 1979)
131
(+23 from 1979)
0.00736
19791204
(+16 from 1978)
108
(+6 from 1978)
0.00627
19781220
(+293 from 1977)
102
(+30 from 1977)
0.00620
19771513
(+88 from 1976)
72
(+10 from 1976)
0.00438
19761601
(+128 from 1975)
62
(+8 from 1975)
0.00394
19751729
(+483 from 1974)
54
(+18 from 1974)
0.00346
19742212
(+353 from 1973)
36
(+8 from 1973)
0.00230
19732565
(-255 from 1972)
28
(-4 from 1972)
0.00180
19722310
(+1342 from 1971)
32
(+15 from 1971)
0.00198
19713652
(+839 from 1970)
17
(+5 from 1970)
0.00097
19704491
(+2980 from 1969)
12
(+7 from 1969)
0.00066
19697471
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00028
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0
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0.0000
19660
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0
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0.0000
19650
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0
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0.0000
19640
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0.0000
19630
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0.0000
19620
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0.0000
19610
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0.0000
19600
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0.0000
19590
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0.0000
19580
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19570
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19560
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19550
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19530
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19520
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19510
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19500
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19490
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19450
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19280
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19120
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American States Popularity Rankings for Cassidy

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4742021#3992022#5662023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6932021#6972022#7952023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5562021#5422022#4992023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3142021#2732022#3562023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4692021#5922022#5102023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4332021#4682022#5082023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4262021#4532022#4792023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3772021#3522022#4062023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6232021#4162022#4552023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4892021#5392022#3652023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3782021#5382022#3952023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2742021#3452022#2712023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7802021#9572022#5282023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5272021#5742022#5412023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4102021#3482022#2832023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5612021#3952022#4772023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2812021#3132022#4552023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5112021#4772022#6662023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7432021#4352022#2612023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6312021#5632022#8322023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2622021#3432022#3282023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6392021#5662022#4322023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6562021#4832022#7582023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6422021#7042022#6932023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5922021#4812022#4752023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5372021#4082022#7202023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4392021#6942022#8242023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4692019#5542021#6402023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5082021#4812022#4642023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4922020#3982021#5952023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4402021#3512022#3832023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3672020#3182022#4422023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5012019#3122020#5122021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4272021#4772022#5572023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5342020#4572021#3282022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2892014#2402015#3452020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1922014#972015#2312016

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3562017#2842019#3322022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3952019#3092020#3882021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#862013#1862014#1382016

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2402014#1842018#2262022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2882019#2422020#3422022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1452012#1972013#1672015

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1772013#2032014#1812017

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1932016#2162019#2042022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1932017#1242019#1792021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#942006#1502007#1792008

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1722017#1572018#1572020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1142007#1032008#382014

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#992006#1232007#1052015

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2232015#2692016#2122017

Popularity Rankings for Cassidy in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3132017#2502019#3332020

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4472019#3962021#3952023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4192009#4512012#4402016

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4432021#4242022#5682023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7492019#6372020#7792021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8712019#7002020#9052022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8762018#9902019#7452021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Cassidy a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Cassidy is versatile, fitting comfortably for both boys and girls. Its balance of strength and elegance contributes to its popularity across genders.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Cassidy

Cassidy in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Cassidy (Rapper, born 1982): An American rapper known for his freestyle abilities and hit singles like "I'm a Hustla."
  • Cassidy Hubbarth (Sportscaster, born 1984): An American sportscaster who hosts various programs on ESPN.
  • Cassidy Gifford (Actress, born 1993): An American actress and daughter of TV host Kathie Lee Gifford, known for her roles in movies like "God's Not Dead."
  • David Bruce Cassidy (Singer-Actor, 1950–2017): A teen idol in the 1970s, best known for his role in "The Partridge Family" and his hit singles.
  • Butch Cassidy (Outlaw, 1866–1908): A famous American outlaw and leader of the Wild Bunch gang in the Old West.
  • Shaun Cassidy (Singer-Actor, born 1958): An American singer, actor, and producer, notable for his pop hits and TV roles in the 1970s.
  • Katie Cassidy (Actress, born 1986): An American actress known for her roles in TV series like "Arrow" and "Supernatural."
  • Cassidy Sharp ("This Is Us," 2016 TV Series): A military veteran who becomes a close friend and love interest of one of the main characters, Kevin Pearson.
  • Cassidy Casablancas ("Veronica Mars," 2004 TV Series): A troubled teenager involved in various criminal activities in Neptune, California.
  • Cassidy ("Preacher," 2016 TV Series): An Irish vampire with a dark past and a penchant for mischief, who becomes friends with the protagonist, Jesse Custer.
  • "Cassidy's Girl" (1951 Novel): A gritty novel about a man struggling with his past and seeking redemption through love.
  • Cassidy ("Fallout: New Vegas," 2010 Video Game): A companion character who helps the protagonist navigate the post-apocalyptic Mojave Desert.
  • "Cassidy" ("Pokemon," 1997 Anime Series): A member of Team Rocket known for her rivalry with Jessie and James.
  • "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969 Film): A classic Western film about two outlaws and their adventures.
  • Cassidy Village (British Columbia, Canada): A small village located on Vancouver Island known for its scenic landscapes.
  • Cassidy Bay (Ontario, Canada): A bay situated along the eastern shores of Lake Nipissing.
  • Cassidy Park (Louisiana, USA): A community park offering various recreational activities and an annual carnival.

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