Casey Colella

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Casey Colella — Celtic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Casey Colella is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Casey is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. Casey is a given name, originally derived from the Irish Gaelic cathasaigh, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful". It can be used as a nickname for the name Cassandra or the initials K.C. It is in use for girls or boys in both the United States, the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. It has ranked among the 1,000 most used names for American boys between 1900 and 1919 and again from 1942 to 2022. It was the 336th most popular name for boys born in the United States in 2022. The surname Colella: Ann Marie Buerkle (née Colella; born 1951), American nurse, attorney and politician Anthony Colella (born 1975), Australian rugby union player Anton Colella, Scottish businessman Antonio Colella (born 1961), Italian rugby union player and sports director Giovanni Colella (born 1966), Italian soccer manager Hugo Colella (born 1999), French soccer player Jenn Colella (born 1974), American actress and singer Laura Colella, American filmmaker Leonardo Colella (1930–2010), known as Nardo, Brazilian soccer player Lynn Colella (born 1950), American swimmer Maurizio Colella (born 1976), known as EDX, . Casey is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Casey reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Casey

Celtic

Casey is a given name, originally derived from the Irish Gaelic cathasaigh, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful". It can be used as a nickname for the name Cassandra or the initials K.C. It is in use for girls or boys in both the United States, the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. It has ranked among the 1,000 most used names for American boys between 1900 and 1919 and again from 1942 to 2022. It was the 336th most popular name for boys born in the United States in 2022.

Surname: Colella

French

Ann Marie Buerkle (née Colella; born 1951), American nurse, attorney and politician Anthony Colella (born 1975), Australian rugby union player Anton Colella, Scottish businessman Antonio Colella (born 1961), Italian rugby union player and sports director Giovanni Colella (born 1966), Italian soccer manager Hugo Colella (born 1999), French soccer player Jenn Colella (born 1974), American actress and singer Laura Colella, American filmmaker Leonardo Colella (1930–2010), known as Nardo, Brazilian soccer player Lynn Colella (born 1950), American swimmer Maurizio Colella (born 1976), known as EDX, .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Casey is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Casey by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Casey Colella

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Casey Colella:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Casey?
The first name Casey originates from Celtic. Casey is a given name, originally derived from the Irish Gaelic cathasaigh, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful". It can be used as a nickname for the name Cassandra or the initials K.C. It is in use for girls or boys in both the United States, the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. It has ranked among the 1,000 most used names for American boys between 1900 and 1919 and again from 1942 to 2022. It was the 336th most popular name for boys born in the United States in 2022.
When was Casey most popular?
The name Casey reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Colella?
The surname Colella originates from French. Ann Marie Buerkle (née Colella; born 1951), American nurse, attorney and politician Anthony Colella (born 1975), Australian rugby union player Anton Colella, Scottish businessman Antonio Colella (born 1961), Italian rugby union player and sports director Giovanni Colella (born 1966), Italian soccer manager Hugo Colella (born 1999), French soccer player Jenn Colella (born 1974), American actress and singer Laura Colella, American filmmaker Leonardo Colella (1930–2010), known as Nardo, Brazilian soccer player Lynn Colella (born 1950), American swimmer Maurizio Colella (born 1976), known as EDX, .
What are the origins of the name Casey Colella?
The name Casey Colella combines two different traditions: the first name Casey has Celtic roots, while the surname Colella originates from French.
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