Casch
A Catalan variant of the masculine name Francisco meaning "Frenchman".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Casch. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Casch today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Casch births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Casch. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Casch. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,779
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Casch: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Casch by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Casch during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Casch
The name Casch is thought to have originated from the ancient Germanic language group, possibly deriving from the Proto-Germanic root "kaskaz" which meant "helmet" or "headgear." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who made or wore distinctive helmets or headgear in early Germanic tribes and clans.
Historical records indicate that the name Casch was first documented in the 6th century AD, appearing in the Codex Sangallensis, an ancient manuscript containing Germanic personal names. It was also found in the Lex Salica, a written code of laws compiled in the early Frankish kingdoms around the same period.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Casch was a Frankish warrior who lived in the late 6th century. He was mentioned in the chronicles of Gregory of Tours, a Gallo-Roman historian, as a skilled fighter who participated in battles against the Visigoths in what is now southern France.
In the 9th century, a monk named Casch was recorded as a scribe and illuminator at the Abbey of St. Gall in modern-day Switzerland. He was renowned for his beautiful calligraphy and intricate illustrations in religious manuscripts, some of which have survived to this day.
During the High Middle Ages, a notable figure named Casch was a German knight who fought in the Crusades in the 12th century. He was mentioned in the chronicles of the Third Crusade, led by Richard the Lionheart, for his bravery and skill in battle against the Saracen forces in the Holy Land.
In the 14th century, a Dutch merchant named Casch van Delft was a prominent figure in the Hanseatic League, a powerful economic alliance of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his role in establishing trade routes across the Baltic Sea.
Another individual with the name Casch was a 16th-century German goldsmith and metalworker who was renowned for his intricate and ornate creations. His works were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe, and some of his pieces can be found in museums and collections today.
While the name Casch may have fallen out of widespread use in more recent times, its long history and linguistic roots in ancient Germanic cultures provide a fascinating glimpse into the naming traditions and cultural influences of bygone eras.
People
Casch + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Casch as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Casch: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Casch?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Casch going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Casch a common name?
We classify Casch as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Casch most popular?
The single biggest year for Casch was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Casch is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Casch in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Casch a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Casch in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Casch still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Casch in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Casch can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Casch?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.