Cassius Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cassius is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cassius?
Cassius is spelled C-A-S-S-I-U-S. The name has 7 letters.
Cassius at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Cassius is a Roman family name possibly connected to the Latin word “cassus,” meaning “empty” or “hollow.”
- Origin
- Cassius is associated with ancient Roman naming traditions and was used as a family name in Rome.
- Pronunciation
- KAS-ee-uhs · 3 syllables
Cassius Popularity in 2025
Rank#582
Recorded Births504
- Boys usage fell 13 places to #582 and recorded 12 fewer 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 Cassius Mean?
Cassius is a Roman family name possibly connected to the Latin word “cassus,” meaning “empty” or “hollow.”
Origin: Cassius is associated with ancient Roman naming traditions and was used as a family name in Rome.
How Do You Pronounce Cassius?
PronunciationKAS-ee-uhs
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Cassius?
- History
- The name Cassius was used as a nomen in Roman history, borne by notable Roman figures involved in political and military contexts.
Cassius Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 504 | #582 |
| 2024 | Boys | 516 | #569 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 509 | #575 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7 | #12,243 |
| 2022 | Boys | 541 | #548 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 607 | #487 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 602 | #488 |
| 2019 | Boys | 554 | #514 |
| 2018 | Boys | 460 | #594 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 467 | #582 |
| 2016 | Boys | 449 | #600 |
| 2015 | Boys | 406 | #644 |
| 2014 | Boys | 346 | #704 |
| 2013 | Boys | 300 | #757 |
| 2012 | Boys | 218 | #933 |
| 2011 | Boys | 240 | #873 |
| 2010 | Boys | 195 | #1,005 |
| 2009 | Boys | 199 | #991 |
| 2008 | Boys | 213 | #946 |
| 2007 | Boys | 164 | #1,115 |
When Was Cassius 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.
2021 · Boys
607 recorded births
National rank #487
2020 · Boys
602 recorded births
National rank #488
2019 · Boys
554 recorded births
National rank #514
2022 · Boys
541 recorded births
National rank #548
Where Cassius 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #172 | 7 |
| HI | #180 | 6 |
| WA | #267 | 28 |
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| IN | #338 | 22 |
| UT | #378 | 12 |
| IA | #379 | 9 |
| NV | #389 | 7 |