Cassi Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KASS-ee //ˈkæsi//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: pure; Latin: from the name Cassandra
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cassi is derived from the Latin name "Cassius," which itself is believed to originate from the ancient Roman family name "Cassius," meaning "hollow" or "empty." The name has roots in the early Roman Empire and was used by notable figures, including the Roman senator Gaius Cassius Longinus, who was one of the assassins of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE. As the name evolved, it was adapted into various forms across different cultures and languages, eventually leading to the modern variant Cassi in English-speaking contexts.
Throughout history, the name Cassius and its derivatives have appeared in various literary and historical texts. The name was notably referenced in William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar," written in the early 17th century, where the character Cassius plays a pivotal role in the conspiracy against Caesar.
This literary connection helped to solidify the name's presence in English literature and culture. Additionally, the name has been borne by several saints, including Saint Cassius, a martyr in the early Christian church, which further contributed to its historical significance.
Culturally, the name Cassi carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the historical figures who bore the name. The diminutive form Cassi is frequently used as an affectionate or informal variant of Cassius or Cassandra, the latter being a name of Greek origin associated with the mythological figure who was granted the gift of prophecy.
The enduring nature of the name Cassi reflects its deep roots in history and literature, as well as its symbolic associations with both strength and foresight.
Famous people named Cassi
In this section, you will find notable people named Cassi. 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 Cassi who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Cassi who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Cassi Davis is an actress best known for Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Madea Goes to Jail, and Madea's Family Reunion.
Cassi Van Den Dungen is a model best known for Australia's Next Top Model and her work with various fashion brands.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cassi was first seen in the United States in 1959.
Cassi has ranked as high as #1843 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Utah, Indiana, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Cassi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cassi 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 Cassi 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 Cassi.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 |
| 2021 | 10 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 16 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 |
| 2016 | 12 | 12 |
| 2015 | 18 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 | 11 | 11 |
| 2011 | 15 | 15 |
| 2010 | 22 | 22 |
| 2009 | 14 | 14 |
| 2008 | 17 | 17 |
| 2007 | 27 | 27 |
| 2006 | 19 | 19 |
| 2005 | 21 | 21 |
| 2004 | 24 | 24 |
| 2003 | 22 | 22 |
| 2002 | 19 | 19 |
| 2001 | 20 | 20 |
| 2000 | 41 | 41 |
| 1999 | 54 | 54 |
| 1998 | 46 | 46 |
| 1997 | 47 | 47 |
| 1996 | 36 | 36 |
| 1995 | 50 | 50 |
| 1994 | 61 | 61 |
| 1993 | 59 | 59 |
| 1992 | 56 | 56 |
| 1991 | 94 | 94 |
| 1990 | 78 | 78 |
| 1989 | 113 | 113 |
| 1988 | 101 | 101 |
| 1987 | 118 | 118 |
| 1986 | 125 | 125 |
| 1985 | 120 | 120 |
| 1984 | 124 | 124 |
| 1983 | 106 | 106 |
| 1982 | 126 | 126 |
| 1981 | 68 | 68 |
| 1980 | 46 | 46 |
| 1979 | 60 | 60 |
| 1978 | 39 | 39 |
| 1977 | 19 | 19 |
| 1976 | 11 | 11 |
| 1975 | 24 | 24 |
| 1974 | 18 | 18 |
| 1973 | 17 | 17 |
| 1972 | 11 | 11 |
| 1971 | 21 | 21 |
| 1970 | 17 | 17 |
| 1969 | 18 | 18 |
| 1968 | 8 | 8 |
| 1967 | 11 | 11 |
| 1966 | 10 | 10 |
| 1965 | 10 | 10 |
| 1964 | 7 | 7 |
| 1963 | 9 | 9 |
| 1961 | 10 | 10 |
| 1960 | 7 | 7 |
| 1959 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Cassi (2011)
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 | 5 |