Cass Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKass / /kæs/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'hollow'; English: diminutive of Cassandra
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cass has roots in Latin, where it means 'hollow'. It is also used as a diminutive form of the name Cassandra, which has Greek origins. In English-speaking countries, Cass has been adopted as a standalone name. Its usage has varied over time, reflecting trends in naming conventions.
Trend Summary
The name Cass has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with modern naming trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cassie
- Cassy
International Variants
- Cassio (Italian)
- Cássio (Portuguese)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cass was first seen in the United States in 1881. Cass has ranked as high as #1153 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Texas, Tennessee, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Cass has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cass (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 42 |
| 1961 | 28 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 26 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 18 |