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Kasey

Girl / Boy name · 269 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kasey: 269 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 22 births in 2007.

Kasey is primarily an anglicised spelling of the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, meaning "descendant of Cathasach" – a personal name rooted in the Gaelic word for "vigilant" or "watchful." Though traditionally Irish, the name took hold in Scotland through migration and is now given to both boys and girls. A well-known bearer is American NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne, while Australian singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers brought the name a down-to-earth musical charm. The spelling with a K is a modern twist on the more common Casey, reflecting a trend toward personalised variants. Interestingly, the name shares its root with the Irish county of Kildare (Cill Dara, "church of the oak"), though no place is directly named Kasey itself. In Scotland today, Kasey remains a friendly, approachable choice with a hint of Celtic heritage.