NAME PROFILE
Cass
A patronymic name meaning 'Son of Alexander' or 'Defender of the People.' Sanders suggests a person who is protective, dependable, and naturally inclined toward leadership with a warm, community-focused heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,993 |
| Gender | Male (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 33%MI — 28%TX — 28%IL — 6%FL — 6%
Notable People
Bernie Sanders (U.S. Senator) · Harland Sanders (Founder of KFC) · Deion Sanders (NFL Legend and Coach) · Barry Sanders (Pro Football Hall of Famer) · Pharoah Sanders (Influential Jazz Saxophonist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
SandySander
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