Casey Gorton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Casey Gorton — Celtic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Casey Gorton 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 Gorton: Andy Gorton, English footballer Assheton Gorton, English production-designer Bea Gorton (1946–2020), American college basketball coach Cynthia Roberts Gorton (1826–1894; pseudonym, "Ida Glenwood"), American poet, author David Allyn Gorton (1832–1916), author Don Gorton, Massachusetts attorney Frank Gorton, American sports coach Gary Gorton, American economist George Gorton, Californian political-consultant Jeff Gorton, American ice-hockey executive Jeffrey Gorton, American murderer John Gorton, Australian Prime Minister and Senator John Gorton (writer) (died 1835), English compiler Lewis G. 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: Gorton

English

Andy Gorton, English footballer Assheton Gorton, English production-designer Bea Gorton (1946–2020), American college basketball coach Cynthia Roberts Gorton (1826–1894; pseudonym, "Ida Glenwood"), American poet, author David Allyn Gorton (1832–1916), author Don Gorton, Massachusetts attorney Frank Gorton, American sports coach Gary Gorton, American economist George Gorton, Californian political-consultant Jeff Gorton, American ice-hockey executive Jeffrey Gorton, American murderer John Gorton, Australian Prime Minister and Senator John Gorton (writer) (died 1835), English compiler Lewis G.

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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 Gorton

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 Gorton:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Gorton?
The surname Gorton originates from English. Andy Gorton, English footballer Assheton Gorton, English production-designer Bea Gorton (1946–2020), American college basketball coach Cynthia Roberts Gorton (1826–1894; pseudonym, "Ida Glenwood"), American poet, author David Allyn Gorton (1832–1916), author Don Gorton, Massachusetts attorney Frank Gorton, American sports coach Gary Gorton, American economist George Gorton, Californian political-consultant Jeff Gorton, American ice-hockey executive Jeffrey Gorton, American murderer John Gorton, Australian Prime Minister and Senator John Gorton (writer) (died 1835), English compiler Lewis G.
What are the origins of the name Casey Gorton?
The name Casey Gorton combines two different traditions: the first name Casey has Celtic roots, while the surname Gorton originates from English.
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