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 births9,766
GenderMale (71% / 29%)
Peak year2020
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1964
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

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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