Cassian
Cassian is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Belonging to Cassius; traditionally associated with 'empty' or 'hollow' from the Latin root.
Origin and history
Cassian is a name of Latin origin derived from the Roman family name Cassianus, which itself stems from Cassius. Historically associated with several early Christian saints, it has recently surged in U.S. popularity partly due to pop culture usage, such as the Star Wars character Cassian Andor.
Popularity in the United States
2,893 babies in the United States have been named Cassian since 1880. It ranks #2407 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #670.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.9 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- WA (3.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 51 |
| 2010-2019 | 513 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,324 |
Famous people named Cassian
- Cassian Elwes: Film Producer
Fun facts
- The vast majority of total U.S. recorded births for the name Cassian have occurred since 2020.
- The name gained significant contemporary visibility through the Star Wars character Cassian Andor.