Cassian

Meaning: Possibly empty or vain
Origin: Variant of Cassius (from Latin)

Boy's name · #479 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Cassian is climbing: on the charts since 1997, it reached #479 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet, with about 630 boys given the name last year. Roughly 2,900 have carried it all-time.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 33 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Cassian ranks in other countries and regions.

#287 in England & Wales (2025) · #524 in Ireland (2025) · #575 in Scotland (2025) · #739 in Sweden (2025) · #1,034 in Austria (2025) · #1,114 in France (2025) · #1,332 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,387 in Belgium (2025) · #598 in Canada (2024).

Famous Cassians

Cassian of Imola — Bishop of Brescia
Cassian of Tangier — Moroccan Catholic saint
Cassian Sakowicz — Writer (1578–1647)
Cassian Bilton — British actor
Cassian Elwes — British film producer and talent agent

In stories & tradition

Cassian Andor — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (book)

What Cassians become

Among 17 notable people named Cassian:

No single standout — notable Cassians spread across many fields.

Similar names: Cassius · Amias · Kasai · Elio · Kaysen · Caius

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