Cass
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cass: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2021.
Cass is most familiar as a short form of Cassandra, a Greek name meaning “she who entangles men” or “shining upon man,” rooted in the myth of the Trojan princess cursed to utter true prophecies nobody believed. It also stands on its own or as a nickname for the Irish surname Cassidy, meaning “curly-haired” or “descendant of Caiside.” Famous bearers include the powerful-voiced singer Cass Elliot of The Mamas & the Papas, and legal scholar Cass Sunstein. Places named after a bearer include Cass County in several US states, while the root of Cassidy appears in Irish townlands. Cass strikes a modern, breezy note—a versatile choice that feels both spirited and grounded, and it pairs neatly with longer formal names for everyday use.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20216 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2021
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y