Cassidy
c(a)-ssi-dy
US Popularity:897
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Curly-haired
Though it means “curly-haired,” plenty of straight-haired or no-haired babies are given the name Cassidy. With Irish origins, this once more common surname comes from Ó Caiside, meaning "son of Caiside" to English speakers. As is often the case, a gender-neutral name can be dominated by one gender. In the case of Cassidy, it’s the girls who come out as winners. Whether you’re having a girl or a boy, Cassidy is a fabulous name, especially for those who have Irish roots.
Famous People Named Cassidy
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Ted CassidyActor
Cassidy Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cassidy is currently #1084 on The Bump
Boy:Cassidy is currently #789 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Cassidy is currently #596 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cassidy is currently #897 in U.S. births
Boy:Cassidy is currently #5976 in U.S. births
Girl:Cassidy is currently #954 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#954
in 2022
- 145
from 2020
Sources
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