Cashion
An uncommon feminine given name of uncertain etymology and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Cashion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cashion today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cashion births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cashion. 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 Cashion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,483
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Cashion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cashion 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 Cashion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cashion
The given name Cashion is believed to have originated from the Irish Gaelic language, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is thought to be a variant of the name Caisín, which is derived from the Irish word "cais," meaning "brave" or "resolute." This suggests that the name Cashion was initially bestowed upon individuals who displayed qualities of courage and determination.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cashion can be found in the ancient Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. This text, compiled in the 17th century, mentions a Caisín Ó Maonaigh, who was a notable figure in the Gaelic world during the late 16th century.
Throughout history, the name Cashion has been associated with notable individuals, including:
1. Saint Cashion (c. 580 - c. 660), an Irish monk and missionary who is credited with founding several monasteries in the British Isles during the Early Medieval period.
2. Cashion O'Donnell (c. 1520 - 1597), a renowned Irish chieftain and military leader who played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English forces in the late 16th century.
3. Cashion O'Malley (c. 1670 - 1745), an Irish pirate and sea captain who gained notoriety for his exploits in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy.
4. Cashion MacCarthy (1789 - 1864), an Irish writer and poet who contributed extensively to the preservation of Irish folklore and literature.
5. Cashion O'Connor (1875 - 1951), an Irish-American politician who served as the Mayor of Boston from 1930 to 1934.
While the name Cashion has its roots in Irish Gaelic culture, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Irish diasporas. The name continues to carry a sense of strength and determination, reflecting its historical origins and the resilience of those who bore it throughout the ages.
People
Cashion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cashion 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
Cashion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cashion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cashion 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Cashion a common name?
We classify Cashion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cashion most popular?
The single biggest year for Cashion was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cashion is about 11 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 Cashion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cashion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cashion 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 Cashion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cashion 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 Cashion 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 Cashion?
Find out how many Americans are named Cashion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.