How Many People Are Named Cass?
Complete statistics for the name Cass: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cass, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,550 people in the US today, making up 1 in 212,909 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 1989 with 43 births that year, and now it's experiencing a resurgence among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 1,974 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cass Through the Generations
Cass has seen a steady presence through the decades, but its popularity truly peaked in 1989 with 43 births. Today, it's a name that's evenly distributed across different age groups, with 28% under 30, 38% aged 30-60, and 34% over 60. This distribution suggests that while Cass remains a niche choice, it's gaining traction among modern parents looking for a unique name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cass's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cass
How Many People Have the Name Cass?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,379 people in the United States currently share the name Cass. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,918 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cass a Common or Rare Name?
Cass is classified as 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 Cass Mean?
Cass means "creative variant of Cassandra" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cass in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Cass Most Popular?
The name Cass reached peak popularity in 1989, with 43 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 Cass?
Approximately 7,379 people named Cass live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,379. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,918 Americans.
Is Cass a rare name?
Cass is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,918 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cass mean?
Cass means "creative variant of Cassandra" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cass more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Cass are male and 8% are female.
When was Cass most popular?
Cass peaked in 1989 with 43 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.