Cassius Boy

Popularity: #512 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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.

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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

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

CyrusJuliusMarcusTitusLuciusMaximus

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cassius. 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.

CaiusCassianCatoCyrusSilasJuliusTobiasDarius

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cassius was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Cassius has ranked as high as #996 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 504 504 0
2024 516 516 0
2023 514 509 5
2022 548 541 7
2021 612 607 5
2020 607 602 5
2019 554 554 0
2018 460 460 0
2017 475 467 8
2016 449 449 0
2015 406 406 0
2014 346 346 0
2013 300 300 0
2012 218 218 0
2011 240 240 0
2010 195 195 0
2009 199 199 0
2008 213 213 0
2007 164 164 0
2006 169 169 0
2005 102 102 0
2004 95 95 0
2003 79 79 0
2002 85 85 0
2001 59 59 0
2000 60 60 0
1999 47 47 0
1998 52 52 0
1997 45 45 0
1996 42 42 0
1995 34 34 0
1994 26 26 0
1993 42 42 0
1992 44 44 0
1991 45 45 0
1990 42 42 0
1989 25 25 0
1988 27 27 0
1987 23 23 0
1986 27 27 0
1985 16 16 0
1984 24 24 0
1983 19 19 0
1982 17 17 0
1981 22 22 0
1980 11 11 0
1979 16 16 0
1978 18 18 0
1977 13 13 0
1976 20 20 0
1975 11 11 0
1974 17 17 0
1973 12 12 0
1972 19 19 0
1971 36 36 0
1970 27 27 0
1969 22 22 0
1968 19 19 0
1967 43 43 0
1966 38 38 0
1965 42 42 0
1964 78 78 0
1963 27 27 0
1962 15 15 0
1961 17 17 0
1960 8 8 0
1959 9 9 0
1956 6 6 0
1955 8 8 0
1951 5 5 0
1950 6 6 0
1948 13 13 0
1946 5 5 0
1944 9 9 0
1943 10 10 0
1942 7 7 0
1941 7 7 0
1940 8 8 0
1939 6 6 0
1938 5 5 0
1935 6 6 0
1932 5 5 0
1931 13 13 0
1930 12 12 0
1929 10 10 0
1928 10 10 0
1927 8 8 0
1926 13 13 0
1925 10 10 0
1924 9 9 0
1923 16 16 0
1922 10 10 0
1921 10 10 0
1920 16 16 0
1919 8 8 0
1918 16 16 0
1917 17 17 0
1916 19 19 0
1915 10 10 0
1914 9 9 0
1913 11 11 0
1910 5 5 0
1908 5 5 0
1895 6 6 0
1893 8 8 0
1892 8 8 0
1891 6 6 0
1890 7 7 0
1889 6 6 0
1888 10 10 0
1887 5 5 0
1885 7 7 0
1884 6 6 0
1883 10 10 0
1882 12 12 0
1881 9 9 0
1880 17 17 0

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. 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
CA 63
14%
TX 50
11%
MI 26
6%
IN 25
5%
NY 22
5%
FL 20
4%
GA 16
3%
NC 16
3%
WA 16
3%
TN 15
3%
AZ 15
3%
OH 15
3%
PA 13
3%
OR 12
3%
IL 12
3%
VA 12
3%
CO 10
2%
UT 10
2%
MA 10
2%
MN 9
2%
MO 9
2%
OK 9
2%
KS 8
2%
KY 8
2%
SC 7
2%
NJ 7
2%
WI 6
1%
AR 6
1%
LA 6
1%
NM 5
1%