Cash
Boy name · English · French · Latin
Meaningcash, money · English
- US rank
- #287
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #243 in 2013
1,181 babies were named Cash in the US in 2025. It has dropped 23 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cash you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,446 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cash, 1,181 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cash would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCash first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #243.
- Then vs nowCash is 18× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 25,510 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,446.
- TrendCash has slipped 23 places over the last five years and now sits at #287. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCash is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #96, followed by Utah (#140) and Nevada (#187). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Cash means “cash, money”. Our records link it to English, French and Latin roots.
About the name Cash
Cash is a boy name of English, French and Latin origin meaning “cash, money”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-ash”. US birth records list Cash for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 104 of those 141 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #243 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #287, with 1,181 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 34 | 29,481 boys |
| 1890s | 18 | 54,142 boys |
| 1910s | 8.0 | 124,533 boys |
| 1920s | 5.2 | 193,798 boys |
| 1930s | 2.9 | 348,432 boys |
| 1940s | 1.6 | 628,931 boys |
| 1950s | 2.6 | 390,625 boys |
| 1960s | 7.0 | 142,653 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 93,633 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 68,587 boys |
| 1990s | 26 | 38,506 boys |
| 2000s | 273 | 3,657 boys |
| 2010s | 712 | 1,404 boys |
| 2020s | 716 | 1,396 boys |
Other spellings of Cash
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cash
What does the name Cash mean?
Cash means “cash, money” in English.
What is the origin of the name Cash?
Cash has English, French, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cash a boy or girl name?
Cash is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Cash?
Cash ranked #287 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,181 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#243).