Cash: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

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Cash Overview

Meaning

Wealth, money

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old French word “caisse,” meaning “box” or “chest,” and used as a surname for cashiers.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/kæʃ/

Popularity

Cash has seen rising interest in the USA and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Cash ranked #254 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Bold, modern, energetic

Cash Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Cassius, Cashel, Cassian, Cass, Cason

Common Nicknames

Caz, Ashy, Casio, Shay, Cal

Diminutives

Cass, Ash, Cashy, CJ, Cas

Famous People

Johnny Cash
(American Musician)
Rosanne Cash
(American Singer-Songwriter)
Cash Warren
(American Film Producer)
Cash Asmussen
(American Jockey)
Cash McCall
(American Musician)
Cash Nuttall
(British Actor)
Cash Conners
(American Basketball Player)
Cash Garner
(American Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Cash
("The Voice," TV Series)
"Cash"
(Film)
Cash Warren
("Fantastic Four," Film)
Cash
("The Brave One," Film)
"Cash Out"
(Song)
Cash McLendon
("A Dangerous Man," Novel)
Cash
("NCIS," TV Series)
"Cash Cab"
(TV Show)

What Is the Meaning of Cash?

Cash means “maker of chests” or “hollow.” Often associated with wealth and prosperity, the name conveys an image of strength, independence, and a pragmatic personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Cash?

The name Cash has English origins, derived from the Old French word “cassé,” meaning “broken.” It was initially an occupational surname for someone who made chests or boxes.

Cash Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Cash in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#2532021	#2642022	#2882023
Top 3 Rankings	#2432013	#2502009	#2522016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Cash

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	288 (-24 from 2022)	1147 (-160 from 2022)	0.06264
2022	264 (-11 from 2021)	1307 (-96 from 2021)	0.06978
2021	253 (+12 from 2020)	1403 (+115 from 2020)	0.07488
2020	265 (+15 from 2019)	1288 (+27 from 2019)	0.06963
2019	280 (-4 from 2018)	1261 (-18 from 2018)	0.06562
2018	276 (+8 from 2017)	1279 (+7 from 2017)	0.06580
2017	284 (-32 from 2016)	1272 (-174 from 2016)	0.06427
2016	252 (+14 from 2015)	1446 (+78 from 2015)	0.07139
2015	266 (+9 from 2014)	1368 (+41 from 2014)	0.06691
2014	275 (-32 from 2013)	1327 (-156 from 2013)	0.06476
2013	243 (+25 from 2012)	1483 (+165 from 2012)	0.07339
2012	268 (-4 from 2011)	1318 (+8 from 2011)	0.06495
2011	264 (-1 from 2010)	1310 (-9 from 2010)	0.06449
2010	263 (-13 from 2009)	1319 (-70 from 2009)	0.06420
2009	250 (+4 from 2008)	1389 (+1 from 2008)	0.06549
2008	254 (+75 from 2007)	1388 (+419 from 2007)	0.06366
2007	329 (+51 from 2006)	969 (+182 from 2006)	0.04375
2006	380 (+300 from 2005)	787 (+479 from 2005)	0.03590
2005	680 (+110 from 2004)	308 (+80 from 2004)	0.01448
2004	790 (+179 from 2003)	228 (+62 from 2003)	0.01079
2003	969 (+143 from 2002)	166 (+35 from 2002)	0.00790
2002	1112 (+329 from 2001)	131 (+45 from 2001)	0.00634
2001	1441 (+111 from 2000)	86 (+9 from 2000)	0.00416
2000	1552 (+52 from 1999)	77 (+10 from 1999)	0.00369
1999	1604 (+164 from 1998)	67 (+10 from 1998)	0.00329
1998	1768 (+256 from 1997)	57 (+13 from 1997)	0.00281
1997	2024 (+49 from 1996)	44 (+3 from 1996)	0.00220
1996	2073 (-450 from 1995)	41 (-15 from 1995)	0.00205
1995	1623 (+66 from 1994)	56 (+3 from 1994)	0.00278
1994	1689 (+218 from 1993)	53 (+10 from 1993)	0.00260
1993	1907 (+221 from 1992)	43 (+7 from 1992)	0.00208
1992	2128 (-330 from 1991)	36 (-8 from 1991)	0.00171
1991	1798 (-415 from 1990)	44 (-21 from 1990)	0.00208
1990	1383 (+644 from 1989)	65 (+30 from 1989)	0.00302
1989	2027 (-296 from 1988)	35 (-5 from 1988)	0.00167
1988	1731 (-97 from 1987)	40 (-2 from 1987)	0.00200
1987	1634 (+1145 from 1986)	42 (+24 from 1986)	0.00215
1986	2779 (-804 from 1985)	18 (-11 from 1985)	0.00094
1985	1975 (+184 from 1984)	29 (+5 from 1984)	0.00151
1984	2159 (+114 from 1983)	24 (+2 from 1983)	0.00128
1983	2273 (-214 from 1982)	22 (-4 from 1982)	0.00118
1982	2059 (+510 from 1981)	26 (+8 from 1981)	0.00138
1981	2569 (+160 from 1980)	18 (+1 from 1980)	0.00097
1980	2729 (+47 from 1979)	17 (+1 from 1979)	0.00092
1979	2776 (-208 from 1978)	16 (-1 from 1978)	0.00089
1978	2568 (+468 from 1977)	17 (+4 from 1977)	0.00099
1977	3036 (-618 from 1976)	13 (-5 from 1976)	0.00076
1976	2418 (+827 from 1975)	18 (+7 from 1975)	0.00110
1975	3245 (-694 from 1974)	11 (-4 from 1974)	0.00068
1974	2551 (-427 from 1973)	15 (-4 from 1973)	0.00092
1973	2124 (+119 from 1972)	19 (+2 from 1972)	0.00118
1972	2243 (-327 from 1971)	17 (-5 from 1971)	0.00102
1971	1916 (-370 from 1970)	22 (-8 from 1970)	0.00121
1970	1546 (+1516 from 1969)	30 (+21 from 1969)	0.00157
1969	3062 (+303 from 1968)	9 (+2 from 1968)	0.00049
1968	3365 (-381 from 1967)	7 (-1 from 1967)	0.00039
1967	2984 (-202 from 1966)	8 (-1 from 1966)	0.00045
1966	2782 (+461 from 1965)	9 (+2 from 1965)	0.00050
1965	3243 (-698 from 1964)	7 (-4 from 1964)	0.00037
1964	2545 (-643 from 1963)	11 (-7 from 1963)	0.00054
1963	1902 (-388 from 1962)	18 (-9 from 1962)	0.00087
1962	1514 (+90 from 1961)	27 (+2 from 1961)	0.00128
1961	1604 (+306 from 1960)	25 (+7 from 1960)	0.00116
1960	1910 (+1374 from 1959)	18 (+11 from 1959)	0.00083
1959	3284 (-640 from 1958)	7 (-3 from 1958)	0.00032
1958	2644 (+380 from 1957)	10 (+2 from 1957)	0.00046
1957	3024 (-226 from 1956)	8 (-1 from 1956)	0.00037
1956	2798 (+1088 from 1955)	9 (+4 from 1955)	0.00042
1955	3886 (-1177 from 1953)	5 (-4 from 1953)	0.00024
1954	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1953	2709 (+1027 from 1952)	9 (+4 from 1952)	0.00045
1952	3736 (-717 from 1949)	5 (-2 from 1949)	0.00025
1951	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1950	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1949	3019 (+296 from 1948)	7 (+1 from 1948)	0.00039
1948	3315 (-205 from 1944)	6 No change from 1944	0.00034
1947	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1946	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1945	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1944	3110 (+121 from 1943)	6 No change from 1943	0.00043
1943	3231 (+21 from 1935)	6 No change from 1935	0.00041
1942	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1941	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1940	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1939	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1938	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1937	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1936	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1935	3252 (+25 from 1934)	6 No change from 1934	0.00056
1934	3277 (-428 from 1932)	6 (-2 from 1932)	0.00057
1933	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1932	2849 (+914 from 1931)	8 (+3 from 1931)	0.00074
1931	3763 (+238 from 1930)	5 No change from 1930	0.00047
1930	4001 (-441 from 1929)	5 (-1 from 1929)	0.00044
1929	3560 (-484 from 1928)	6 (-2 from 1928)	0.00054
1928	3076 (+1134 from 1927)	8 (+3 from 1927)	0.00070
1927	4210 (-9 from 1926)	5 No change from 1926	0.00043
1926	4201 (-1265 from 1925)	5 (-4 from 1925)	0.00044
1925	2936 (+931 from 1924)	9 (+3 from 1924)	0.00078
1924	3867 (-692 from 1923)	6 (-2 from 1923)	0.00051
1923	3175 (+1147 from 1921)	8 (+3 from 1921)	0.00071
1922	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1921	4322 (-36 from 1920)	5 No change from 1920	0.00044
1920	4286 (-2134 from 1919)	5 (-9 from 1919)	0.00045
1919	2152 (+1216 from 1918)	14 (+7 from 1918)	0.00138
1918	3368 (-412 from 1917)	7 (-1 from 1917)	0.00067
1917	2956 (+560 from 1916)	8 (+2 from 1916)	0.00083
1916	3516 (-434 from 1915)	6 (-1 from 1915)	0.00065
1915	3082 (-625 from 1914)	7 (-1 from 1914)	0.00079
1914	2457 (-877 from 1913)	8 (-4 from 1913)	0.00117
1913	1580 (-523 from 1897)	12 (+7 from 1897)	0.00224
1912	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1911	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1910	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1909	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1908	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1907	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1906	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1905	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1904	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1903	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1902	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1901	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1900	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1899	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1898	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1897	1057 (-289 from 1893)	5 (-3 from 1893)	0.00410
1896	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1895	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1894	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1893	768 (-2 from 1891)	8 (+1 from 1891)	0.00661
1892	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1891	766 (-14 from 1887)	7 No change from 1887	0.00641
1890	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1889	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1888	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1887	752 (+93 from 1886)	7 (+1 from 1886)	0.00640
1886	845 (+91 from 1885)	6 (+1 from 1885)	0.00504
1885	936 First SSA data recorded	5 First SSA data recorded	0.00431
1884	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1883	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1882	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1881	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1880	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Cash

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#2512021

#2862022

#3132023

Texas (TX)

#2622021

#3032022

#3292023

Florida (FL)

#2472021

#2572022

#3422023

Arizona (AZ)

#2512021

#2352022

#2272023

Oklahoma (OK)

#1382021

#2122022

#1732023

Missouri (MO)

#2502021

#1632022

#2012023

Ohio (OH)

#2812021

#2712022

#2432023

Washington (WA)

#2332021

#2262022

#2672023

Utah (UT)

#1782021

#1702022

#1952023

Illinois (IL)

#2602021

#3262022

#3142023

Georgia (GA)

#2502021

#2582022

#2762023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#3162021

#2512022

#2572023

Indiana (IN)

#2382021

#2712022

#2782023

Colorado (CO)

#1912021

#2042022

#2802023

Michigan (MI)

#2602021

#2842022

#2502023

Tennessee (TN)

#1912021

#1902022

#2952023

North Carolina (NC)

#2422021

#2732022

#3662023

Minnesota (MN)

#3182021

#2232022

#2422023

Arkansas (AR)

#2132021

#2582022

#2152023

Oregon (OR)

#2652021

#2632022

#1702023

Iowa (IA)

#1562021

#1852022

#2212023

Wisconsin (WI)

#2362021

#2422022

#2502023

New York (NY)

#4922021

#5412022

#5812023

Kansas (KS)

#1892021

#1582022

#2802023

Kentucky (KY)

#1812021

#1902022

#2632023

Virginia (VA)

#3012021

#3762022

#3642023

Nevada (NV)

#2812021

#2412022

#2202023

Louisiana (LA)

#2662021

#2192022

#2392023

Nebraska (NE)

#1572021

#2562022

#2732023

Idaho (ID)

#1622021

#1402022

#2002023

Alabama (AL)

#2532021

#2922022

#2952023

South Carolina (SC)

#2222021

#2092022

#2262023

Maryland (MD)

#2382021

#5952022

#3442023

Montana (MT)

#872021

#2022022

#2342023

New Jersey (NJ)

#5302021

#5172022

#7602023

Massachusetts (MA)

#4442021

#5582022

#4262023

West Virginia (WV)

#1382021

#2692022

#2022023

Mississippi (MS)

#3202021

#2332022

#3152023

New Mexico (NM)

#2052021

#2042022

#3522023

South Dakota (SD)

#1032019

#2202021

#2102022

North Dakota (ND)

#1582018

#1622021

#2532023

Connecticut (CT)

#3612019

#3652022

#3912023

Hawaii (HI)

#2952013

#2912014

#2482016

Wyoming (WY)

#442018

#1182019

#1072020

Maine (ME)

#1622019

#2422022

#2342023

Alaska (AK)

#1402011

#2212013

#2312014

Delaware (DE)

#2092015

#2052018

#2182021

New Hampshire (NH)

#2282020

#2362023

Rhode Island (RI)

#1732022

Popularity Rankings for Cash in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#3582010

#4112012

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#4422021

#4472022

#3912023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#9852018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Cash a Name for Boys or Girls?

In modern usage, Cash can be a gender-neutral name, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and bold choice.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Cash

Meaning: Hollow, empty, vain
Origin: LatinCassius
Cashel
Cassian
Cass
Cason

Caz
Ashy
Casio
Shay
Cal

Cass
Ash
Cashy
CJ
Cas

Thorne
Peregrine
Leif
Ansel
Stellan
Hawke

Cash in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Johnny Cash (Musician, 1932–2003): An American singer-songwriter and actor, known for his deep voice and influential country music.
Rosanne Cash (Musician, born 1955): An American singer-songwriter and author who has won multiple Grammy Awards.
Cash Warren (Producer, born 1979): An American film producer and husband of actress Jessica Alba.
Cash Asmussen (Jockey, born 1962): An American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey who has won numerous international races.
Cash McCall (Musician, 1941–2019): An American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Cash Nuttall (Actor, 1904–1986): A British actor known for his work in early 20th-century theater and films.
Cash Conners (Basketball Player, born 1992): An American professional basketball player recognized for his performance in international leagues.
Cash Garner (Politician, 1950–2017): An American politician who served in various governmental roles.

Cash ("The Voice," 2011 TV Series): A contestant who showcases their vocal talents in this popular singing competition.
"Cash" (2008 Film): A Bollywood film centered around a group of professional robbers planning a major heist.
Cash Warren ("Fantastic Four," 2005 Film): A producer known for his work behind the scenes of this superhero film.
Cash ("The Brave One," 2007 Film): A character who interacts with the protagonist in this gripping thriller.
"Cash Out" (2012 Song): A popular hip-hop track by the artist Ca$h Out.
Cash McLendon ("A Dangerous Man," 2015 Novel by William W. Johnstone): The protagonist navigating the Wild West in this Western adventure.
Cash ("NCIS," 2003 TV Series): A recurring character involved in various investigations with the NCIS team.
"Cash Cab" (2005 TV Show): A game show where contestants answer trivia questions while riding in a taxi.

Cash City (Arkansas, USA): A small city located in Craighead County with a rich history dating back to the 19th century.
Cash River (Illinois, USA): A tributary of the Mississippi River that flows through southern Illinois.
Cash Valley (Maryland, USA): A historic region in Allegany County, known for its scenic views and outdoor activities.
Cash Creek (Texas, USA): A stream that flows through central Texas, joining the Colorado River.
Cash Mountain (Alaska, USA): A peak in the Alaska Range, offering challenging climbs and breathtaking vistas.

Meaning: By the ash tree, at the ash tree
Origin: EnglishNash
Dash
Ash
Josh
Chaz
Bash
Kesh
Rash

Sibling Names for Cash

For a Brother
For a Sister

Meaning: Small bird, small brown songbird
Origin: EnglishWren
Meaning: Battlefield, dweller on the plain, field, plain
Origin: ScottishBlair
Meaning: Young
Origin: LatinJune
Greer
Meaning: Wise, prophet, sage
Origin: Latin, EnglishSage
Fallon
Arden
Marlowe

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Meaning: Peace town
Origin: Old EnglishPaxton
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Meaning: Advice, to speak
Origin: Dutch, LatinRhett
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Cash Name Meaning

Cash Overview

Cash Variations in Different Cultures

What Is the Meaning of Cash?

What Is the Origin of The Name Cash?

Cash Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Cash in the U.S. over the Years

American States Popularity Rankings for Cash

California (CA)

Texas (TX)

Florida (FL)

Arizona (AZ)

Oklahoma (OK)

Missouri (MO)

Ohio (OH)

Washington (WA)

Utah (UT)

Illinois (IL)

Georgia (GA)

Pennsylvania (PA)

Indiana (IN)

Colorado (CO)

Michigan (MI)

Tennessee (TN)

North Carolina (NC)

Minnesota (MN)

Arkansas (AR)

Oregon (OR)

Iowa (IA)

Wisconsin (WI)

New York (NY)

Kansas (KS)

Kentucky (KY)

Virginia (VA)

Nevada (NV)

Louisiana (LA)

Nebraska (NE)

Idaho (ID)

Alabama (AL)

South Carolina (SC)

Maryland (MD)

Montana (MT)

New Jersey (NJ)

Massachusetts (MA)

West Virginia (WV)

Mississippi (MS)

New Mexico (NM)

South Dakota (SD)

North Dakota (ND)

Connecticut (CT)

Hawaii (HI)

Wyoming (WY)

Maine (ME)

Alaska (AK)

Delaware (DE)

New Hampshire (NH)

Rhode Island (RI)

Popularity in New Zealand

Popularity in Canada

Popularity in England and Wales

Is Cash a Name for Boys or Girls?

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Cash

Cash in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Similar Names to Cash

Sibling Names for Cash

Parents Who Like the Name Cash Also Like

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