Cassius - A very unique male name
Cassius at a glance
Cassius is ranked #583 among boy baby names in 2025, with 468 births in 2025. It peaked in 2020 at #487 and first appeared on the charts in 1964.
- Rank in 2025
- #583
- Births in 2025
- 468
- Peak year
- 2020 (#487)
- First appeared
- 1964
- Trend
- #487 in 2020 → #583 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 3,133 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.7/5 (7 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 3,133 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cassius peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 487.
Famous with this name
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Cassius Flemyng
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Cassius is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cassius is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #181 - and is the least popular in Louisiana at position #796.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cassius is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Cassius origin and meaning
Roman family name
Hollow; from the Roman clan name Cassius, possibly 'hollow'
Cassius was a Roman family name borne by the senator who helped assassinate Julius Caesar, and later by boxer Cassius Clay, who became Muhammad Ali. As an American boy's name it re-entered in 1964, peaked in 2020, and is now easing.
Origin uncertain
Cassius is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Cassius, pop culture references for the name Cassius and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Cassius
We've found the following names that sound similar to Cassius, sorted by popularity.
Chase / Casey / Cash / Chuck / Coy / Case / Chaz / Chace / Caius / Cy /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 583 |
| 2024 | 577 |
| 2023 | 574 |
| 2022 | 558 |
| 2021 | 489 |
| 2020 | 487 |
| 2019 | 512 |
| 2018 | 583 |
| 2017 | 589 |
| 2016 | 604 |
| 2015 | 649 |
| 2014 | 702 |
| 2013 | 766 |
| 2012 | 947 |
| 2011 | 885 |
| 2010 | 1098 |
| 2009 | 999 |
| 2008 | 985 |
| 2007 | 1266 |
| 2006 | 1142 |
| 2005 | 1439 |
| 2004 | 1695 |
| 2003 | 2626 |
| 2002 | 1704 |
| 2001 | 2153 |
| 2000 | 2587 |
| 1999 | 2029 |
| 1998 | 2304 |
| 1997 | 2876 |
| 1996 | 2280 |
| 1994 | 3195 |
| 1993 | 1805 |
| 1992 | 3118 |
| 1991 | 1863 |
| 1990 | 3050 |
| 1985 | 2402 |
| 1972 | 1801 |
| 1971 | 1210 |
| 1969 | 1665 |
| 1967 | 1422 |
| 1966 | 1547 |
| 1965 | 1242 |
| 1964 | 831 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 181 |
| Maine | 181 |
| Washington | 267 |
| New Mexico | 275 |
| Indiana | 342 |
| Iowa | 380 |
| Utah | 386 |
| Nevada | 398 |
| Oregon | 405 |
| Virginia | 438 |
| Wisconsin | 446 |
| Tennessee | 459 |
| Kentucky | 459 |
| Ohio | 501 |
| Minnesota | 522 |
| Kansas | 537 |
| Colorado | 545 |
| California | 547 |
| Maryland | 581 |
| Missouri | 602 |
| South Carolina | 616 |
| Massachusetts | 633 |
| New York | 644 |
| North Carolina | 654 |
| Pennsylvania | 671 |
| Georgia | 682 |
| Michigan | 684 |
| Alabama | 694 |
| Florida | 706 |
| Texas | 713 |
| Oklahoma | 719 |
| Arizona | 732 |
| Illinois | 763 |
| Louisiana | 796 |
Even more about Cassius
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Cassius a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Cassius?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
KASH-us · /ˈkæʃəs/
Splits between KASH-us and KASS-ee-us.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
Nicknames: Cash
Famous bearers
- Cassius — Roman senator, conspirator against Julius Caesar — full name Gaius Cassius Longinus, known as Cassius (c. 85–42 BC) Historical
Style
Classic
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Cassius for its Roman grandeur and its ready nickname, Cash. It feels bold, historical, and a little swaggering.
Worth knowing
- Pronunciation genuinely splits — KASH-us vs. KASS-ee-us
- Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali, an association many will mention
