Cashtian
A unique invented name with no definitive meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Cashtian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cashtian today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cashtian births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cashtian. 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 Cashtian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,456
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Cashtian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cashtian 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 Cashtian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cashtian
The given name Cashtian has its roots traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4500 BC to 1900 BC. It is believed to have been derived from the Sumerian words "kash" meaning "prosperous" and "tian" meaning "guardian" or "protector."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Cashtian can be found in clay tablets from the ancient city of Ur, dating back to around 2500 BC. These tablets, which were used for record-keeping and administrative purposes, contain lists of names, including Cashtian, suggesting its use among the Sumerian people during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Cashtian. One of the earliest recorded figures was Cashtian the Scribe, a renowned Sumerian scholar and writer who lived around 2300 BC. He is credited with authoring several texts on astronomy, mathematics, and religious rituals, which have contributed significantly to our understanding of the Sumerian culture.
Around 1800 BC, a Babylonian warrior named Cashtian the Valiant gained recognition for his bravery and leadership in battles against neighboring kingdoms. Historical accounts depict him as a skilled strategist and a fierce fighter, earning him a place in the annals of Babylonian military history.
In the 6th century BC, a Persian philosopher and mathematician named Cashtian of Susa made significant contributions to the field of geometry. He is known for developing several geometric theorems and principles that laid the foundation for later advancements in mathematics.
During the Islamic Golden Age, a renowned poet and scholar named Cashtian al-Basri (760 AD - 835 AD) gained prominence for his poetic works and commentaries on Arabic literature. His writings were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary traditions of the region.
In more recent times, Cashtian Mahomet (1892 - 1968), an Egyptian archaeologist and historian, made notable contributions to the study of ancient Egyptian civilizations. His excavations and research shed light on various aspects of Egyptian culture, including their religious practices, art, and architecture.
While the name Cashtian has its ancient origins rooted in the Sumerian civilization, it has transcended time and cultures, appearing in various historical records and being borne by individuals who have left their mark on various fields, from literature and philosophy to warfare and archaeology.
People
Cashtian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cashtian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
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FAQ
Cashtian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cashtian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cashtian 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 Cashtian a common name?
We classify Cashtian 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 Cashtian most popular?
The single biggest year for Cashtian was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cashtian is about 5 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 Cashtian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cashtian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cashtian 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 Cashtian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cashtian 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 Cashtian 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 named Cashtian?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Cashtian, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.