Cashius
A masculine name derived from Latin "Cassius" meaning "hollow" or "empty".
Name Census estimates that about 409 living Americans carry the first name Cashius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cashius today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cashius births was 2020 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cashius. 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.
People living today
409
~ 1 in 838,030 Americans
Peak year
2020
31 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,900
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Cashius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cashius from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 215 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Cashius remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cashius 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 Cashius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cashius' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cashius
The given name Cashius is a unique and intriguing moniker with origins that can be traced back to ancient Rome. Its roots lie in the Latin word "cassius," which means "hollow" or "empty." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who possessed a contemplative or introspective nature.
During the Roman era, the name Cashius gained prominence through its association with the illustrious Cassius family, a patrician gens (clan) renowned for their political influence and military prowess. One of the earliest and most notable bearers of this name was Gaius Cassius Longinus, a Roman senator and general who played a pivotal role in the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. His actions, driven by a desire to preserve the Roman Republic, cemented his place in the annals of history.
As the centuries unfolded, the name Cashius continued to resonate within various cultural and religious contexts. In the 4th century AD, Saint Cassius of Narni, an early Christian martyr, was revered for his unwavering faith and devotion to the teachings of Christ. His legacy as a symbol of spiritual fortitude further elevated the significance of the name.
The name also found its way into the realm of literature and academia. Cassius Dio, a Roman historian and chronicler of the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries, is celebrated for his comprehensive work titled "Roman History," which chronicled events from the foundation of Rome to the reign of Severus Alexander.
In the 15th century, Cassius of Lodi, an Italian humanist and scholar, made substantial contributions to the revival of classical learning during the Renaissance period. His influential writings and teachings helped shape the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Cashius was Cassius Marcellus Clay, an American abolitionist and diplomat who lived from 1810 to 1903. He was a staunch advocate for the abolition of slavery and played a significant role in the political and social movements of his era.
These are but a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Cashius, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and eras. The name's enduring legacy serves as a testament to its rich cultural heritage and the remarkable individuals who have borne it throughout the ages.
People
Cashius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cashius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cashius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cashius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 409 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cashius 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 838,030 US residents.
Is Cashius a common name?
We classify Cashius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 412 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cashius most popular?
The single biggest year for Cashius was 2020, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cashius is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cashius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cashius 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.
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.