Cassi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cassi originated from the Latin name 'Cassius', meaning 'hollow'. It has evolved from its Latin roots into a modern English name. The name is often associated with a friendly image and gained popularity in the late 20th century. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.
The name Cassi is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. 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, Cassi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cassi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7638th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3212th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1580th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4970th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9753rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cassi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cassi"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæsi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Cassi is derived from the Latin name 'Cassius', which is believed to be rooted in the Latin word 'cassus', meaning 'empty' or 'hollow'.
Meaning
hollow
Language Evolution
Cassius (Latin), Cassi (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine variation of Cassius and as an independent name.
Variants & Derivatives
Cassie, Cassandra, Cass
Modern Popularity & Image
Cassi is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Famous People
Cassi Thomson - Australian actress, Cassi Davis - American actress and comedian
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cassi"
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 "Cassi"
"Cassi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7638th of 12526 | 39 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3212th of 19264 | 340 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1580th of 27321 | 1,435 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4970th of 35406 | 419 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9753rd of 30306 | 123 |
Regional Popularity of "Cassi" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Cassi" 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) |
- | - |
79.76% 2806th/3518 |
87.17% 3525th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.39% 1599th/3685 |
77.01% 3446th/4475 |
30.88% 1604th/5194 |
31.41% 1984th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
70.46% 5153rd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cassi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cassi" 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.