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Cassian

Boy name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cassian: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2025.

Cassian is a Latin name derived from the Roman family name Cassius, which may mean “hollow” or “empty,” though it later became associated with the early Christian martyr Saint Cassian of Imola, a teacher executed for his faith in the 4th century. The name also honours Saint Cassian of Todi, another early Christian figure. While no major place shares the name directly, the related Cassius appears in the ancient Roman

Boy 4 of 52 years

Peak year
20255 babies
Latest (2025)
#5605 babies
Total births
14since 2017
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2025 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).