Cassidy

Meaning of Cassidy

The name Cassidy comes from an Irish surname that means 'curly-haired'. It's thought to describe someone with a distinctive hairstyle.

Cassidy has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cassidy

Cassidy has cooled off, slipping to #541 in 2025, down from a peak of #107 in 2000.

Notable people named Cassidy

• Cassidy Freeman
  Actress, "Smallville"
• Cassidy Gifford
  Actress, singer
• Cassidy Hutchinson
  Former White House aide
• Cassidy Rae
  Country music singer
• Cassidy Yates
  Professional golfer

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Questions about the name Cassidy

What does the name Cassidy mean?

Cassidy means the name cassidy comes from an irish surname that means 'curly-haired'. it's thought to describe someone with a distinctive hairstyle, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Cassidy a boy's or a girl's name?

Cassidy is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cassidy?

In 2025, Cassidy ranked #541 for girls, down from #476 the year before.

When was Cassidy most popular?

Cassidy peaked at #107 in 2000.