Rising since 2001, #1,112 for boys today.
Popularity of Cashton since 1999
Babies named Cashton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 323 |
| 2010s | 1,379 |
| 2020s | 1,184 |
Meaning & origin
Cashton is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. records in 1999, reflecting the early-21st-century trend of blending surname-style endings with meaningful short forms. As of 2025, it ranked #1112, with approximately 1 in 8,850 newborn boys receiving the name that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2024 and has been consistently rising in usage since 2001, showing growing appeal. While it appeared in six states, the top states for Cashton were Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Tennessee, indicating a regional concentration in the Midwest and South. Cashton remains a distinctive choice, likely appealing to parents seeking a modern, polished sound with a touch of the word 'cash' for a prosperous feel. Its etymology is straightforward as a blend, and it has not yet spawned notable variants or nicknames beyond the obvious Cash.
Cashton is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It appears to be a blend of the word 'cash' (or the name Cash, ultimately from Old English 'cassian' meaning 'to seize' or from a nickname for a money changer) and the popular suffix '-ton', meaning 'town' or 'settlement' in Old English. The name likely arose in the early 21st century as part of a trend of virtue-inspired and surname-style names, such as Cash and Ashton, combined into a unique coinage.
Where Cashton is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cash, Cashty
Sibling names for Cashton
Names that share Cashton's style, for a brother or sister.
