Case
Every Case since 1959 — 9,926 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Case
Case is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #733 in 2025 with 359 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 9,926 American babies have been named Case. Its peak came in 2014, when 623 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Case stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Case year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 359 | #733 |
| 2024 | 364 | #723 |
| 2023 | 372 | #715 |
| 2022 | 426 | #650 |
| 2021 | 438 | #629 |
| 2020 | 482 | #576 |
| 2019 | 517 | #544 |
| 2018 | 560 | #508 |
| 2017 | 442 | #601 |
| 2016 | 518 | #554 |
| 2015 | 527 | #542 |
| 2014 | 623 | #468 |
| 2013 | 531 | #507 |
| 2012 | 527 | #505 |
| 2011 | 352 | #671 |
| 2010 | 329 | #708 |
| 2009 | 250 | #854 |
| 2008 | 207 | #966 |
| 2007 | 211 | #940 |
| 2006 | 196 | #949 |
| 2005 | 147 | #1,117 |
| 2004 | 139 | #1,133 |
| 2003 | 117 | #1,233 |
| 2002 | 136 | #1,090 |
| 2001 | 94 | #1,357 |
| 2000 | 86 | #1,432 |
| 1995 | 47 | #1,844 |
| 1990 | 38 | #1,976 |
| 1985 | 31 | #1,871 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,847 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,273 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,307 |
| 1965 | 5 | #3,991 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,116 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Case in 2025?
Case ranked #733 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 359 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Case?
9,926 babies have been named Case in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Case most popular?
Case peaked in 2014, when 623 newborns received the name.
Is Case a boy or girl name?
Case is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Case rising or falling?
Case is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.