Cass Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Cass originates from Latin, meaning 'hollow' or 'empty.' It evolved from the name Cassius and has been popular since the 19th century. Cass is associated with traits of creativity and independence, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Cass is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cass has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Cass' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2529th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3476th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1818th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2166th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2671st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4850th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4467th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8106th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9338th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15440th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cass' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cass"
Pronunciation
/kæs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Cass is derived from the Latin name 'Cassius,' which is believed to be of uncertain origin but may be connected to the Latin word 'cassus,' meaning 'hollow' or 'empty.'
Meaning
hollow, empty
Language Evolution
Cassius, Cass
Historical Usage
The name Cass gained popularity in the 19th century as a diminutive form of Cassius and has been used as a standalone name in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Cassie, Cassius, Kass
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Cass is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and independence.
Famous People
Cass Elliot, Cass Sunstein
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cass"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cass"
"Cass" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2529th of 7545 | 167 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3476th of 6773 | 84 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1818th of 7552 | 354 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2166th of 10718 | 302 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2671st of 16616 | 367 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4850th of 24088 | 273 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4467th of 23106 | 270 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8106th of 12526 | 32 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9338th of 19264 | 54 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15440th of 27321 | 37 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Cass" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
72.32% 1024th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.56% 1371st/2227 |
- |
73.64% 2101st/2853 |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
43.99% 2285th/5194 |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
60.28% 2762nd/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Cass" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cass"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cass" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.