Cache
Cache is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Hidden place, storehouse, or hidden stash.
Origin and history
Cache is a rare modern American name derived from the French word meaning 'hidden' or 'hiding place'. Historically used as a term in trapping and computing, it has transitioned into a contemporary vocabulary name. It remains relatively uncommon in the United States, given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,005 babies in the United States have been named Cache since 1880. It ranks #3678 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1742.
States where it is most popular
- UT (76.5 %)
- AR (8.4 %)
- ID (7.1 %)
- CA (2.2 %)
- OK (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 288 |
| 2010-2019 | 401 |
| 2020-2029 | 185 |
Fun facts
- The name derives from the French verb 'cacher', which means 'to hide'.
- Before becoming a given name, 'cache' was widely used in English to refer to hidden stores of goods or computer memory.