Cassian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cassian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cassian?
Cassian is spelled C-A-S-S-I-A-N. The name has 7 letters.
Cassian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Cassian is derived from the Roman family name Cassius, which may mean “hollow” or “empty” in Latin.
- Origin
- Cassian may derive from the Roman nomen Cassius, which was used in ancient Roman contexts.
- Pronunciation
- kas-ee-uhn · 3 syllables
Cassian Popularity in 2025
Rank#479
Recorded Births633
- Boys usage rose 138 places to #479 and recorded 169 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Cassian Mean?
Cassian is derived from the Roman family name Cassius, which may mean “hollow” or “empty” in Latin.
Origin: Cassian may derive from the Roman nomen Cassius, which was used in ancient Roman contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Cassian?
Pronunciationkas-ee-uhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Cassian?
- History
- The name Cassian has historical usage associated with early Christian saints and Roman historical figures.
Cassian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1997 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 633 | #479 |
| 2024 | Boys | 464 | #617 |
| 2023 | Girls | 9 | #10,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 557 | #529 |
| 2022 | Boys | 244 | #938 |
| 2021 | Boys | 230 | #968 |
| 2020 | Boys | 196 | #1,035 |
| 2019 | Boys | 132 | #1,354 |
| 2018 | Boys | 136 | #1,328 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 128 | #1,378 |
| 2016 | Boys | 19 | #4,943 |
| 2015 | Boys | 19 | #4,890 |
| 2014 | Boys | 19 | #4,866 |
| 2013 | Boys | 13 | #6,241 |
| 2012 | Boys | 22 | #4,390 |
| 2011 | Boys | 11 | #7,009 |
| 2010 | Boys | 14 | #6,036 |
| 2009 | Boys | 17 | #5,334 |
| 2008 | Boys | 13 | #6,393 |
| 2006 | Boys | 8 | #8,732 |
| 2004 | Boys | 8 | #8,143 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 1997 | Boys | 5 | #9,265 |
When Was Cassian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
633 recorded births
National rank #479
2023 · Boys
557 recorded births
National rank #529
2024 · Boys
464 recorded births
National rank #617
2022 · Boys
244 recorded births
National rank #938
Where Cassian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #165 | 5 |
| NV | #243 | 12 |
| CA | #301 | 123 |
| WA | #336 | 22 |
| WI | #340 | 16 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| UT | #378 | 12 |
| OR | #398 | 9 |