Casey-Leigh
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Casey-Leigh: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2007.
Casey-Leigh blends two distinct roots. Casey comes from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, meaning “descendant of Cathasach” – a term for “vigilant” or “watchful.” Leigh derives from Old English lēah, meaning a woodland clearing or meadow. The double-barrelled form is especially popular in modern Scotland, where such hyphenated names have been a growing trend. Notable bearers include Casey Stoner, the Australian motorcycle champion, and actress Casey Wilson; while the Leigh component recalls Vivien Leigh, the Oscar-winning star of *Gone with the Wind*. Geographically, Leigh is a town in Greater Manchester, and the Irish root also gave rise to places like County Kerry’s Caherciveen. Variants include solo Casey or Leigh, but the compound offers a fresh, balanced choice that feels both grounded and open-ended.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20074 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #8023 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y