Cash
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cash: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2022.
The name Cash started as an English surname, derived from the Old French *caisse* meaning “money box” or from a nickname for a treasurer or money‑keeper. The most famous bearer is undoubtedly Johnny Cash, the iconic American singer‑songwriter whose deep voice and black‑clad image defined country music for decades. There are no major place names directly linked to a bearer, though the surname shares an etymological root with the word “cash” itself. A notable modern shift: Cash has become a popular first name, often chosen for its strong, no‑nonsense sound, and occasionally used as a short form of
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20223 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2022
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y