How Many People Are Named Cassius?
9,259
people in the United States are named Cassius
1 in 36,181 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2908
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0028%
Of US population
Peak Year
2021
612 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Ancient Roman
Pronunciation:
KAS-see-oos (Classical Latin), KASH-əs (English), KAS-ee-əs (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Roman family name which was possibly derived from Latin cassus "empty, vain". This name was borne by several early saints. In modern times, it was the original first name of boxer Muhammad Ali (1942-2016), who was named after his father Cassius Clay, who was himself named after the American abolitionist Cassius Clay (1810-1903).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 17.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
1,001
Texas
629
New York
421
Washington
332
Florida
312
Ohio
284
Michigan
274
Pennsylvania
263
Illinois
223
Georgia
198
💡 Fun Facts About "Cassius"
- 516 babies were named Cassius in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2021
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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