Cassius
Boy name · 27 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cassius: 27 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2017.
Cassius is a Latin name from the Roman family name Cassius, possibly derived from *cassus* meaning “empty” or “vain,” though an Etruscan root is also suggested. Its most famous bearer is the Roman senator Gaius Cassius Longinus, a key conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, forever immortalized in Shakespeare’s tragedy. In modern times, the name gained renewed fame through Cassius Clay, the birth name of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who adopted it with pride. While no specific place shares the name, the Shakespearean character lends it a dramatic, literary edge. The name’s friendly, clipped sound and strong historical associations make it a distinctive choice, with variants like Cass and the Italian Cassio.
Boy 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20175 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 27since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 32%vs prior 5y