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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KASH-us //ˈkæʃəs//
Origin: Latin; Greek
Meaning: Latin: hollow; Greek: empty
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cassius has its roots in ancient Roman nomenclature, deriving from the Latin name "Cassius," which is believed to be derived from the Latin verb "cassare," meaning "to break" or "to destroy." This etymological origin suggests a connotation of strength or resilience. The name was borne by several notable figures in Roman history, including the famous general Gaius Cassius Longinus, who was a leading figure in the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE.
The name's transition into English occurred through the influence of classical texts and the Renaissance revival of interest in ancient Roman culture. In terms of historical milestones, Cassius appears in various literary and historical accounts, notably in William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar," written in the early 17th century.
In this work, Cassius is portrayed as a complex character, embodying themes of ambition, betrayal, and moral conflict. The character's prominence in Shakespeare's narrative has contributed to the name's enduring presence in literary and cultural contexts.
Culturally, the name Cassius has been associated with themes of nobility and valor, often linked to the ideals of Roman virtue. The name has also been borne by notable figures in various fields, including Cassius Clay, better known as Muhammad Ali, who adopted the name in honor of his heritage and beliefs.
This historical resonance has allowed the name to maintain a significant cultural footprint, symbolizing strength and integrity. The diminutive form "Cash" has also emerged, reflecting a more contemporary and informal adaptation of the name.
Famous people named Cassius
In this section, you will find notable people named Cassius. 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 Cassius who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Cassius who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Cassius Clay is a professional boxer best known for his fights against Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman.
Cassius Marcellus Coolidge is an artist best known for his paintings of dogs playing poker.
Fictional characters named Cassius
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Cassius is a fictional character from the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. He is a leading conspirator against Caesar, driven by jealousy and political ambition.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cassius was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Cassius has ranked as high as #792 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Washington, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Cassius has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cassius 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 Cassius was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Cassius (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 63 | |
| TX | 50 | |
| MI | 26 | |
| IN | 25 | |
| NY | 22 | |
| FL | 20 | |
| WA | 16 | |
| GA | 16 | |
| NC | 16 | |
| AZ | 15 | |
| OH | 15 | |
| TN | 15 | |
| PA | 13 | |
| VA | 12 | |
| OR | 12 |
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 Cassius.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 516 |
| 2023 | 508 |
| 2022 | 541 |
| 2021 | 607 |
| 2020 | 602 |
| 2019 | 554 |
| 2018 | 460 |
| 2017 | 466 |
| 2016 | 449 |
| 2015 | 406 |
| 2014 | 346 |
| 2013 | 300 |
| 2012 | 218 |
| 2011 | 240 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| 2009 | 199 |
| 2008 | 213 |
| 2007 | 164 |
| 2006 | 169 |
| 2005 | 102 |
| 2004 | 95 |
| 2003 | 79 |
| 2002 | 85 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2000 | 60 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 1998 | 52 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1996 | 42 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1990 | 42 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1966 | 38 |
| 1965 | 42 |
| 1964 | 78 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1882 | 12 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1880 | 17 |