Cassi
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "castus", meaning pure or chaste.
Name Census estimates that about 2,233 living Americans carry the first name Cassi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cassi today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cassi births was 1982 (126 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cassi. 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
2.2K
~ 1 in 153,495 Americans
Peak year
1982
126 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,466
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Cassi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cassi from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 1,047 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cassi 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 Cassi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cassis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. Texas, California, Utah recorded the most babies named Cassi, while Oregon, New York, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cassi
The name Cassi finds its origins in the ancient Roman civilization, derived from the Latin word "Cassius," which was a Roman family name. The etymology of Cassius can be traced back to the Latin word "cassus," meaning "empty" or "vain."
During the Roman era, the name Cassius was borne by several notable figures, including Gaius Cassius Longinus, one of the primary conspirators in the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. This historical event was immortalized in Shakespeare's play, "Julius Caesar," where Cassius played a pivotal role.
Another prominent individual with the name Cassius was Avidius Cassius, a Roman military commander who led a short-lived revolt against Emperor Marcus Aurelius in 175 AD. Despite its association with rebellion, the name Cassius remained in use throughout the Roman Empire.
In the early Christian era, the name Cassius gained popularity among the faithful, as it was believed to be derived from the Latin word "castus," meaning "pure" or "chaste." One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Cassi is Saint Cassia, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Cassi was relatively uncommon, but it resurfaced in the Renaissance period. One notable figure from this era was Cassia Truchis, an Italian poet and writer who lived in the 16th century.
In more recent history, the name Cassi has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Cassi Abranavan (1912-1992), an American actress and dancer known for her roles in Broadway musicals.
2. Cassi Patton Lupton (1923-2018), an American philanthropist and co-founder of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
3. Cassi Stephens (born 1987), an American singer-songwriter and former member of the country music group Gloriana.
4. Cassi Thomson (born 1994), an Australian actress known for her role in the television series "Revenge."
5. Cassi Amber (born 1986), an American model and former professional wrestler.
While the name Cassi has its roots in ancient Roman culture, it has transcended time and geography, finding new meanings and associations throughout history. Its enduring presence reflects the versatility and timelessness of this unique name.
People
Cassi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cassi 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
Cassi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cassi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,233 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cassi 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 153,495 US residents.
Is Cassi a common name?
We classify Cassi as "Rare". It ranks above 94.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,356 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cassi most popular?
The single biggest year for Cassi was 1982, when 126 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cassi is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cassi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cassi 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.
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.