Cassidy

“Curly-haired” — Irish Gaelic origin

Boy's name · #2575 in the US (2025) · 80s

Cassidy reached #665 in 1984 and has eased to #2575 since. About 3,700 boys have carried it since 1968. It is also an American family name — about 27,000 people carry it as a surname, according to US census data. About 92% of babies named Cassidy in recent years have been girls.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 1 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Cassidys

Cassidy — American rapper from Philadelphia
Cassidy O'Reilly — American professional wrestler
Cassidy Haley — American musician and fashion designer
Cassidy Doneff — Player of American and Canadian football
Cassidy Possum Tjapaltjarri — Australian Aboriginal artist (1923-2006)

In stories & tradition

Cassidy — Overwatch universe
Cassidy Casablancas — Veronica Mars

What Cassidys become

Among 82 notable people named Cassidy:

Sports figures appear 2.56× more often than among typical names — e.g. Cassidy O'Reilly, American professional wrestler.

Similar names: Kodi · Kasyn · Jedidiah · Keelan · Carsyn · Mackenzie

Browse more boy names — popularity, trends and eras for 5,700+ American names, free.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service