NAME PROFILE
Cassius
Cassius is a Latin name meaning 'vain' or 'empty.' despite its traditional meaning, it has a distinguished, modern energy and suggests a person who is independent, focused, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,766 |
| Gender | Male (71% / 29%) |
| Peak year | 2020 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1964 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%TX — 22%IL — 19%FL — 19%NY — 18%
Notable People
Cassius Clay (Athlete/Muhammad Ali) · Cassius Marsh (Athlete) · Cassius Marcellus Clay (Abolitionist) · Cassius Winston (Athlete) · Cassius Dio (Historian)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Cash
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