Kashus
A masculine name of Indigenous American origin, meaning "bright and shiny".
Name Census estimates that about 254 living Americans carry the first name Kashus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kashus today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kashus births was 2021 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kashus. 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
254
~ 1 in 1,349,427 Americans
Peak year
2021
23 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,142
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Kashus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kashus 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 124 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kashus remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kashus 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 Kashus 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 Kashus
The name Kashus is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kash," which means "to shine" or "to be radiant." This suggests that the name Kashus may have been initially given to individuals who were perceived as bright or luminous, either in their appearance or in their personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kashus can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. This text, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, serves as a historical reference for the use of this name during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kashus. One of the most renowned was Kashus of Pataliputra, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the 3rd century BCE during the Mauryan Empire. He was known for his extensive writings on various subjects, including ethics, metaphysics, and logic. Another prominent figure was Kashus the Grammarian, a scholar from the 7th century CE who made significant contributions to the field of Sanskrit grammar and linguistics.
In the realm of religion, there was Kashus Nath, a revered Hindu saint and mystic who lived in the 15th century CE. He was widely respected for his spiritual teachings and is said to have had a profound impact on the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotion and love for the divine.
Moving forward in time, the name Kashus also appeared in the literary world. Kashus Iyer, a renowned poet and playwright from the 18th century CE, was celebrated for his works in the Tamil language, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Another notable figure was Kashus Khan, a military commander and statesman who lived during the 16th century CE in the Mughal Empire. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was praised for his strategic prowess and leadership abilities.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kashus, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Kashus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kashus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kashus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kashus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 254 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kashus 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 1,349,427 US residents.
Is Kashus a common name?
We classify Kashus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 256 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kashus most popular?
The single biggest year for Kashus was 2021, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kashus is about 9 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 Kashus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kashus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kashus 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 Kashus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kashus 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 Kashus 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 Americans are named Kashus?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Kashus at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.