Cash
1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ English / Germanic ◈ 1 syllable
"Hidden storage or hiding place."

From English / Germanic

Cash means hollow or maker of chests — from the Old French casse. But in the world, Cash means one thing: Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, who walked the line, fell into a ring of fire, and became the most iconic figure in American music. Jessica Simpson named her son Ace Knute; other celebrities chose Cash. Four letters of outlaw country, Folsom Prison, and Man-in-Black cool.

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Cash at a glance
MeaningHidden storage or hiding place.
OriginEnglish / Germanic
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#275
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Why parents love Cash
  • Johnny Cash is the Man in Black — the most iconic figure in American music.
  • Four letters with a sharp, decisive snap: KASH.
  • I Walk the Line and Ring of Fire are eternal.
  • The cash/money association adds boldness.
  • No nickname needed — Cash is already legendary.
The vibe of Cash
Johnny CashMan in BlackRing of FireWalk the LineoutlawFolsomsharplegendary
Origin & history of Cash
Old French casse (chest/box) surname Cash / or Norman French cass English Cash
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English / Germanic roots
Cash's exact etymology is debated — it may come from the Old French casse (chest/box) or the Norman French. Johnny Cash (1932–2003) was the Man in Black, one of the most influential musicians in American history. I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, and Folsom Prison Blues are eternal. The cash/money word gives the name an additional layer of bold aspiration.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval as a surname; Johnny Cash (1932–2003) defined the name.
3
Today
Cash remains a beloved choice, ranking #275 in the US. 26,639 babies have been named Cash since 1885.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Cash?
2013 peak year
Cash reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2013, 1,483 babies received the name (ranked #243). In the present decade it sits around #275, with about 1,295 babies given the name annually. Cash's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 26,639 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,483 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #243)
1,295 Avg. per year
(last decade)
12,950 Total registrations
last 10 years
26,639 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #275) Very popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Cash
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Cash's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — walking every line. People named Cash tend to be rebellious, genuine, and incapable of pretending to be anything they're not.

Walks the line
Genuine rebel
Man-in-Black cool
Ring-of-fire passion
Folsom-level depth
C3
A1
S1
H8
Sum: 13 → Life path 4
Personality of Cash
🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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