Cassius

Cassius 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 516 boys in the United States.

Cassius at a glance

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

About the name Cassius

Cassius 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, Cassius first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #430 in 1880, and in 2024 516 babies received the name — 9,230 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cassius in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#430 in 1880
Peak year
2021
Babies named Cassius in 2024
516
Total since 1880
9,230

Cassius in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#263 in 2023
Babies named Cassius in 2025
140
Total since 1996
2,472

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cassius mean?

The meaning of Cassius 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 Cassius a boy or girl name?

Cassius is a boy name. In 2024, 516 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cassius?

Cassius comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cassius?

Cassius first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #430 in 1880, and 516 babies were given the name in 2024.

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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].