Case

Q: What is the origin of Case?

Case is of Irish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Case a boy name?

Case is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Vigilant One"

Sometimes used as a clipped form of Casey, carrying vigilance-related glosses from Irish surname interpretations in English naming.

Themes:caseyshortformmodern

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Case

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#722Top 1000

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Case did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Case Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Case.

10 ideas

case

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casey

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casy

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caseie

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cie

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caseo

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Baby Name Lists That Include Case

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Case mean?

Case means "Vigilant One". Sometimes used as a clipped form of Casey, carrying vigilance-related glosses from Irish surname interpretations in Engl

What is the origin of Case?

Case is of Irish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Case?

According to the latest SSA data, Case is currently ranked #722 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Case a boy name?

Case is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Case?

Popular nicknames for Case include case, casey, casy, ca, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Case?

There are many names similar to Case in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIrish, English

Syllables1

Length4 letters

US Rank#722

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Corey Conner Conor Caiden Devin

Sisters

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