Casey
Meaning: Vigilant, watchful, brave in battle
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #247
Total births: 1,397
History: Casey peaked in the 2000s as a unisex name in Australia. Casey is also a major suburb of Melbourne. The name represents the Australian tradition of place-names becoming personal names.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1999) | #100 |
| Babies named Casey in 1999 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,397 |
| Peak year | 1990 (119 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #66 |
| Years in records | 1982–1999 (14 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 7 spots |
Frequently asked about Casey
What does the name Casey mean?
Casey means “Vigilant, watchful, brave in battle” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Casey?
Casey has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Vigilant, watchful, brave in battle”.
How popular is Casey in Australia?
Casey ranked #100 in Australia in 1999 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Casey most popular?
Casey peaked in 1990 with 119 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Casey a boy or girl name?
Casey is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Caseys in registered births are female.
How long has Casey been recorded in Australia?
Casey appears in birth records in Australia across 14 years — from 1982 through 1999.