Cassiopeia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkas-ee-oh-PEE-uh / /ˌkæsiˈoʊpiə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'she who excels'; Latin: 'the queen of the stars'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cassiopeia is a figure from Greek mythology, known as the queen of Ethiopia and the wife of King Cepheus. She was renowned for her beauty and her boastfulness, which led to her being punished by the gods. The constellation Cassiopeia, named after her, is easily recognizable in the night sky due to its distinctive W shape. The name has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in modern times.
Trend Summary
Cassiopeia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cassie
- Cassi
International Variants
- Cassiopeia (Italian)
- Cassiopea (Spanish)
Famous people named Cassiopeia
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Fictional characters named Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) is a character who appears in the science fiction series.
Cassiopeia (The Starry Night) is a character in the animated film who represents the constellation.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cassiopeia was first seen in the United States in 1979. Cassiopeia has ranked as high as #1375 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cassiopeia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cassiopeia
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 |