Name meaning & stats
Casey
Casey means “vigilant (debated)”. 193,565 US babies since 1940, peak 1987. Notable Caseys are 2.5× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
“vigilant (debated)”
Debated
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1987
193,565 US babies were named Casey between 1940 and 2025.
Where Caseys end up
Not enough notable Caseys yet, so this uses the spelling family: Casey, Kasey.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.8× | High · 32 people |
| Baseball player | 2.5× | High · 26 people |
| Basketball player | 1.3× | Medium · 18 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Medium · 16 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, the Casey family show up 2.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Casey has a surprise career: 2.1×
Spelling family
Casey is the main spelling
- Casey 99%
- Kasai 1%
- Kazi <1%
- Khazi <1%
- Casy <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1987)