Cash
How to say it: KASH · /ˈkæʃ/
English surname from Old Norman French 'casse' (chest); heavily associated with country musician Johnny Cash.
Cash was the 172nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,181 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #179 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #172 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,181 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,402 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #179 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Cash found its strongest moment in the 2020s and remains there now. A slight dip looks likely from here.
What goes with it
One sharp syllable gives Cash a crisp and breathy edge with a strong feel. Colt or Ace echo that spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cash is about 1 in 59.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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