Case
- US rank
- #733
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #468 in 2014
359 babies were named Case in the US in 2025. It has dropped 157 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1959–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Case you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,757 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Case, 359 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Case would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCase first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #468.
- Then vs nowCase is 4.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,831 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,757.
- TrendCase has slipped 157 places over the last five years and now sits at #733. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCase is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #311, followed by Arkansas (#353) and Utah (#378). It's in the top 1,000 in 23 states.
About the name Case
Case is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-ase”. US birth records list Case for boys from 1959 to 2025, in 65 of those 67 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #468 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #733, with 359 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
| 1960s | 2.4 | 416,667 boys |
| 1970s | 7.0 | 143,885 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 66,534 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 36,311 boys |
| 2000s | 79 | 12,665 boys |
| 2010s | 262 | 3,813 boys |
| 2020s | 235 | 4,247 boys |
Other spellings of Case
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Case
What is the origin of the name Case?
Case has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Case a boy or girl name?
Case is a boy name.
How popular is the name Case?
Case ranked #733 for US boys in 2025, given to 359 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#468).