Cassian

Cassian is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 462 boys in the United States.

Cassian at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cassian

Cassian belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cassian first appears in Social Security records in 1997. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #531 in 2023, and in 2024 462 babies received the name — 2,256 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cassian in US records

First recorded (US)
1997
Best US rank
#531 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Cassian in 2024
462
Total since 1880
2,256

Cassian in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#287 in 2025
Babies named Cassian in 2025
158
Total since 1996
968

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cassian mean?

The meaning of Cassian is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cassian a boy or girl name?

Cassian is a boy name. In 2024, 462 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cassian?

Cassian comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cassian?

Cassian first appears in US records in 1997. Its best-ever ranking was #531 in 2023, and 462 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].