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Cassiopeia

Girl

Meaning of Cassiopeia: Greek: 'queen of Aethiopia in mythology'

Cassiopeia is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8419th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#8419

11 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

391

First recorded 1979 · peak 2023

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 13 babies1982: 13 babies1983: 12 babies1984: 15 babies1985: 8 babies1986: 14 babies1987: 13 babies1988: 12 babies1989: 9 babies1990: 9 babies19901991: 6 babies1992: 5 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 5 babies1995: 6 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 8 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 8 babies2000: 10 babies20002001: 6 babies2002: 9 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 8 babies2005: 12 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 5 babies2008: 0 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 8 babies20102011: 5 babies2012: 5 babies2013: 5 babies2014: 12 babies2015: 9 babies2016: 7 babies2017: 10 babies2018: 12 babies2019: 11 babies2020: 10 babies20202021: 16 babies2022: 18 babies2023: 18 babies2024: 12 babies2025: 11 babies
US babies named Cassiopeia per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 18.

Gender split

0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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