How Many People Are Named Cashel?

Complete statistics for the name Cashel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cashel
Very Rare
Irish

Cashel means 'fortress' in Irish and it's very rare, with only 458 people named Cashel living in the US today, making up just 1 in 720,201 Americans. The majority of folks named Cashel are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~258
Living in US
1 in 1,284,687
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortress
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

618
Worldwide Bearers
#725,185
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
51
🇺🇸 United States
458
🇮🇪 Ireland
12
🇿🇦 South Africa
11
🇬🇧 England
8
🇿🇲 Zambia
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇲🇼 Malawi
4
🇦🇺 Australia
3
🇮🇳 India
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
458 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
462
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 462 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
52

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cashel Through the Generations

Cashel has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2020 with 48 births. This name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with all 462 under-30-year-olds accounting for the entirety of its living bearers. As a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, Cashel doesn't have a significant presence among older generations, indicating it's a name embraced by contemporary parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 14
Pennsylvania 12
Florida 5
Minnesota 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Cashel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cashel's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Cashel

How Many People Have the Name Cashel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 258 people in the United States currently share the name Cashel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,284,687 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cashel a Common or Rare Name?

Cashel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cashel Mean?

Cashel means "fortress" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cashel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cashel Most Popular?

The name Cashel reached peak popularity in 2020, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cashel?

Approximately 258 people named Cashel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 258. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,284,687 Americans.

Is Cashel a rare name?

Cashel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,284,687 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cashel mean?

Cashel means "fortress" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Cashel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cashel are male and 0% are female.

When was Cashel most popular?

Cashel peaked in 2020 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US258
All-Time Births258
1 in X1 in 1,284,687
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2020
World Rank#725,185
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.