Holding steady.
Popularity of Cachet since 1972
Babies named Cachet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 154 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cachet entered U.S. birth records in 1972, a period when fashionable French-inspired names like Chanel and Monique were gaining traction. Its peak year was 1986, reflecting a brief moment of popularity in the 1980s. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with a small but consistent number of annual registrations through 2025. Although it has never ranked in the national top 1,000, Cachet remains a distinctive choice that carries the literal meaning of 'seal' or 'prestige' from its French origin. The name's spelling and pronunciation are straightforward, contributing to its appeal as a rare but accessible modern coinage.
Cachet is a modern coinage inspired by the French noun cachet, which originally referred to a seal or stamp, and later acquired the figurative sense of 'prestige' or 'distinctive character.' The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972, reflecting a trend of adopting fashionable French vocabulary words as given names. It saw modest use primarily in the 1980s, peaking in 1986, and has remained a rare but consistent choice since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cach, Cache
Variants: Cache, Cachét
Sibling names for Cachet
Names that share Cachet's style, for a brother or sister.
