Cashlyn
A unique invented name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 183 living Americans carry the first name Cashlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cashlyn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cashlyn births was 2009 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cashlyn. 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
183
~ 1 in 1,872,975 Americans
Peak year
2009
15 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,764
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Cashlyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cashlyn 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 111 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cashlyn 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 Cashlyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cashlyn
The given name Cashlyn is a modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the names Cash and Lyndon. It does not have any direct historical origins or linguistic roots in ancient languages or cultures.
The name Cash is an English surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who handled money or worked as a cashier. It can be traced back to the late 16th century. The name Lyndon is an English place name derived from the Old English words "linden" meaning lime tree and "dun" meaning hill. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Cashlyn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of its use as a given name are likely from the late 20th or early 21st century.
Due to its modern origin, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from the past who were named Cashlyn. The name has likely only gained popularity in recent decades.
Without a long history or established tradition, the meaning and significance of the name Cashlyn are largely open to interpretation by modern parents who choose to bestow it upon their children. Its unique blend of elements from other names may appeal to those seeking a distinctive and unconventional choice.
People
Cashlyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cashlyn 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
Cashlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cashlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 183 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cashlyn 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 1,872,975 US residents.
Is Cashlyn a common name?
We classify Cashlyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 185 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cashlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Cashlyn was 2009, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cashlyn is about 13 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 Cashlyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cashlyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cashlyn in the SSA data are female. 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 Cashlyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cashlyn 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 Cashlyn 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 have Cashlyn as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.