Caz Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Caz is a masculine name of French origin meaning 'empty' or derived from a French place name.
Meaning of the Name Caz
Caz is a masculine name of French origin. It is a variant of the name Cassius, which is derived from the Roman family name Cassius. The name Cassius is believed to originate from the Latin word 'cassus' meaning 'empty'. Caz can also be a short form of the name Cazenove, which is derived from a French place name. Overall, Caz has a strong and unique sound with a variety of possible origins.
Popularity of the Name Caz
The popularity for the name Caz peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 15 births, which ranked number 13,128 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Caz had the most male births in 2019 with 15, which ranked number 5,799 out of 14,112 male names. The number of births for the name Caz has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 8 births, an increase of 60.00%. Among males, Caz has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 8 births, an increase of 60.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Caz
- 10 Year Trend of Caz: 60.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Caz: 60.00%
Popularity of Caz by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Caz. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Caz in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Caz is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Caz
- Total Births of Caz: 8 (4.81%)
- Male Births of Caz: 8 (4.81%)
Given the upward trend of Caz over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.81% increase in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Caz have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.81%.