Cassi
Cassi is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Cinnamon or unheeded prophetess.
Origin and history
Cassi is a variant of Cassia or Cassandra, historically linked to ancient Greek roots meaning cinnamon or unheeded prophetess. It serves as both an independent given name and a diminutive of longer Cass- names. In the United States, it is a relatively rare feminine name, seeing modest usage throughout the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
Popularity in the United States
2,361 babies in the United States have been named Cassi since 1880. It ranks #3629 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2065.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.3 %)
- CA (13.5 %)
- UT (6.8 %)
- IN (5.5 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 90 |
| 1970-1980 | 237 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,047 |
| 1990-2000 | 581 |
| 2000-2010 | 224 |
| 2010-2019 | 140 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Fun facts
- Cassi developed as a modern alternative spelling for the more common Cassie or Cassy.
- When linked to Cassia, the name refers to the spice tree related to cinnamon.