Cash Boy

Popularity: #274 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kash //kæʃ//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: cash; Latin: to be silent

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cash is believed to have originated from the Old French word "cachier," meaning "to hide or conceal," which itself derives from the Latin "capere," meaning "to seize or take." This etymological journey reflects a linguistic evolution through various languages, ultimately making its way into English usage. The name Cash may also be associated with the surname Cash, which has roots in the Middle English period, where it was used as a family name and later adapted as a given name.

Historically, the name Cash gained prominence through notable figures, particularly in the 20th century. One of the most significant bearers of the name was the American singer Johnny Cash, who rose to fame in the 1950s and became a cultural icon.

His influence on music and popular culture has contributed to the name's recognition and resonance in American history. Additionally, the name has been linked to the concept of wealth and currency, as "cash" refers to money in hand, further embedding it within cultural and economic contexts.

The name Cash carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the rugged individualism of American folklore. Its use as a given name reflects a broader trend of adopting surnames as first names, a practice that gained traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The name's simplicity and strong phonetic quality have contributed to its appeal, allowing it to endure across generations. While diminutive forms are less common, the name Cash stands alone with a distinct identity, embodying both historical significance and cultural symbolism.

Famous people named Cash

In this section, you will find notable people named Cash. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cash who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cash who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Cash Money is a record label best known for launching the careers of Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj.

Fictional characters named Cash

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Cash is a fictional character from the film Cash. He is a con artist who becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of deception and betrayal.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cash, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cash. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cash was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Cash has ranked as high as #464 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Oklahoma.

In the past 5 years the name Cash has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cash is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cash was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cash.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,188 1,181 7
2024 1,097 1,087 10
2023 1,161 1,152 9
2022 1,319 1,310 9
2021 1,415 1,405 10
2020 1,305 1,292 13
2019 1,269 1,263 6
2018 1,288 1,280 8
2017 1,283 1,273 10
2016 1,460 1,447 13
2015 1,368 1,368 0
2014 1,335 1,328 7
2013 1,491 1,483 8
2012 1,324 1,318 6
2011 1,316 1,311 5
2010 1,326 1,319 7
2009 1,389 1,389 0
2008 1,388 1,388 0
2007 976 969 7
2006 787 787 0
2005 308 308 0
2004 228 228 0
2003 166 166 0
2002 131 131 0
2001 86 86 0
2000 77 77 0
1999 67 67 0
1998 57 57 0
1997 44 44 0
1996 41 41 0
1995 56 56 0
1994 53 53 0
1993 43 43 0
1992 36 36 0
1991 44 44 0
1990 65 65 0
1989 35 35 0
1988 40 40 0
1987 42 42 0
1986 18 18 0
1985 29 29 0
1984 24 24 0
1983 22 22 0
1982 26 26 0
1981 18 18 0
1980 17 17 0
1979 16 16 0
1978 17 17 0
1977 13 13 0
1976 18 18 0
1975 11 11 0
1974 15 15 0
1973 19 19 0
1972 17 17 0
1971 22 22 0
1970 30 30 0
1969 9 9 0
1968 7 7 0
1967 8 8 0
1966 9 9 0
1965 7 7 0
1964 11 11 0
1963 18 18 0
1962 27 27 0
1961 25 25 0
1960 18 18 0
1959 7 7 0
1958 10 10 0
1957 8 8 0
1956 9 9 0
1955 5 5 0
1953 9 9 0
1952 5 5 0
1949 7 7 0
1948 6 6 0
1944 6 6 0
1943 6 6 0
1935 6 6 0
1934 6 6 0
1932 8 8 0
1931 5 5 0
1930 5 5 0
1929 6 6 0
1928 8 8 0
1927 5 5 0
1926 5 5 0
1925 9 9 0
1924 6 6 0
1923 8 8 0
1921 5 5 0
1920 5 5 0
1919 14 14 0
1918 7 7 0
1917 8 8 0
1916 6 6 0
1915 7 7 0
1914 8 8 0
1913 12 12 0
1897 5 5 0
1893 8 8 0
1891 7 7 0
1887 7 7 0
1886 6 6 0
1885 5 5 0

Top States for Cash (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 109
10%
CA 102
10%
FL 75
7%
OH 54
5%
GA 39
4%
AZ 34
3%
MO 33
3%
TN 32
3%
IN 32
3%
NC 32
3%
UT 28
3%
CO 27
3%
PA 27
3%
WA 26
2%
IL 25
2%
OK 23
2%
IA 22
2%
MN 22
2%
NY 22
2%
KY 22
2%
MI 21
2%
NJ 21
2%
LA 21
2%
AL 19
2%
ID 17
2%
AR 17
2%
WI 16
2%
KS 15
1%
VA 15
1%
MA 15
1%
SC 13
1%
OR 13
1%
ND 10
1%
MD 9
1%
NM 9
1%
NV 9
1%
MT 8
1%
NE 7
1%
WV 7
1%
MS 7
1%
HI 6
1%
SD 5
0%