Is this name too popular?

Greco1014

Hi all,

 

I'm new to this board...my husband and I have just started TTC (within the last two weeks). I know i'm sort of jumping the gun here, but I've always been fascinated with baby names. Even though there's no pregnancy yet, I'm dying to discuss some of my ideas with someone...so here we go...

I've always loved the name Casey for a girl (not so much for a boy).  I shared the idea with my husband, and it became his favorite girl name too. Right now, it's at the top of our list.

My only concern is, has Casey become too trendy? I know similar-sounding names are all the rage right now: Kylie, Kaylie, Chloe, etc. But I actually don't know any female Caseys IRL, and I have yet to come across a newborn baby with this name. But that doesn't necessarily mean anything...

 So, what do you guys think? Too trendy/popular? How many Caseys do you know? 

HannahO28

No, I don't think Casey is trendy or popular right now at all. In fact, I think it sounds a little dated. I imagine the numbers will go down even lower now with Casey Anthony being the most hated woman in America. 

I think the "ley" sound is trendy right now. Casey doesn't make the cut.  

WashingtonQueen

Dont personally know her but, Casey Anthony. The only girl Casey that I know of.

lelekay

I don't think it's too trendy specifically, however, unisex names in general are pretty trendy right now.  The only Casey I know is a boy.

miababy

No, I don't think it's too trendy.  I don't know any little girl Casey's.  However, my old roommate's name is Cassie and she HATES her name!  She said she hates having a guys and dogs name.

l_elizabeth

I strongly dislike the name Casey. It sounds way too unisex, and dated.

SGC29

I agree with pp, unfortunately Casey Anthony has tainted that name. 

benmel31

I have known boys named Casey and girls named Kacie, Kaycee, and Casey in my classes in the last few years.  No Caseys this year with my 6th or 7th graders.  

Dominique1219

I would actually say that Casey is the opposite of trendy.  I haven't heard many people use that name lately.

Here's how I feel:

1.  Casey Anthony

2.  Kind of early 90's/outdated to me

3.  I just don't like it.

guilletskichuk

I have a male cousin named Casey...so it makes me think of him. Also, Casey is the name of a puppet from the Canadian's children show Mr. Dressup that I watched in the 80's...so I think of that too.

I currently have a female student named Casey.

Totally forgot about Casey Anthony until I saw it mentioned here. :S 

Also, a colleague and his wife named their daughter Kacee last winter...but it's supposed to be pronounced Casey. I don't like it at all. It looks like it should be pronounced Cassie to me.

jonnygurl76

it makes me think of Casey and the Sunshine Band and i also had a yellow lab named Casey.

i don't think it is popular at all.

sweetpealee

Dominique1219:

I would actually say that Casey is the opposite of trendy.  I haven't heard many people use that name lately.

Here's how I feel:

1.  Casey Anthony

2.  Kind of early 90's/outdated to me

3.  I just don't like it.

this exactly

tusshie2004

When I hear Casey, I think boy. Casey is not a girls name to me. 

PeridotEyes

I was surprised that you're worried about it being trendy. I also consider it dated. I know a few female Casey's that are mid-twenties to early thirties.

queenbone

One of my best friends is named Casey.  It's unisex, but I always think of it as a girl name first.

I only know people my age (born in the 70s) with this name, so it isn't popular now.  You'll have to decide if it is too similar in sound to other trendy names.  I wouldn't have thought to lump it in with them, but I can see your point.

Blessed06

I don't think it's too popular at all.  I have personally known two Casey's, both women, and both in their late 20's/early 30's.

Moxie27

not too popular, just dated.

RobinSparkles214

I don't think it is trendy or popular. If anything Casey is a name that most people would stay clear of at this point in time. I immediately thought of Casey Anthony. Unfortunately that woman has ruined the name for me.

hcape001

One of my best friends growing up has a sister named Casey. She's the only female Casey I've heard of and she has to be in her 30's by now, so I don't think you'll have to worry about the popularity

melody921

I don't think it's super popular (I think of it more as an 80s name). But it makes me think Casey Anthony, which is reason enough for me to never use it.

PrincessFiona9

Dominique1219:

I would actually say that Casey is the opposite of trendy.  I haven't heard many people use that name lately.

Here's how I feel:

1.  Casey Anthony

2.  Kind of early 90's/outdated to me

3.  I just don't like it.

This.

PhilsWife07

I'd say Casey Anthony has made the name wildly unpopular.

sunnyday016

I don't think so. I like it.

habishop

AshleyMichelle06:

Dominique1219:

I would actually say that Casey is the opposite of trendy.  I haven't heard many people use that name lately.

Here's how I feel:

1.  Casey Anthony

2.  Kind of early 90's/outdated to me

3.  I just don't like it.

This.

Totally agree!! All I think about is Casey Anthony!!! ahhh

salt78

I know a girl Casey and a boy Casey. I have always thought it suited a girl better. Both of these people are my age and I haven't heard of anyone naming their child that, so I definitely don't think it's too trendy/popular.

nodoniel

Casey Anthony..... Enough said!

jeshapiro

Not too popular at all.  I am not really a fan of this name though.

BarooGirl

I love the name Casey. It's my sisters name and she has always liked it. She has yet to get a comment about Casey Anthony, I wouldnt worry about that at all.

My sisters are twins: Casey and Courtney.

JMU_Bride09

I honestly didn't even think of Casey Anthony. I've met at least one female Casey and think that it's a fine name. It's definitely unisex though, so if it were my choice, I'd pick a feminine middle name, like Joanne or Michelle.

salt78

JMU_Bride09:

I honestly didn't even think of Casey Anthony.

I didn't either. And even if it was a concern at all, that tramp won't be relevant forever. If you love the name I say use it. (I do like the suggestion of a feminine middle name to go along with it.)

Greco1014

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! Even though a lot of you didn't care for the name, I'm actually kind of glad...if too many people liked the name it would already be more popular, and I want to avoid names that are over-used.

I also thought of Casey Anthony, but the truth is, I've liked the name Casey since I was 14 years old (looooong time ago) and even though I'm not 100% decided on it, I'm not going to let Casey Anthony ruin it for me. Besides, I'm not even pregnant yet...by the time I get pregnant and actually have the baby, Casey Anthony hopefully won't be as relevant as she is now

 

 

jrueckert

My little sister.  That's the only one I know, and she spells it Kacee.