Hollow; case or chest for money
Originally an English occupational surname for a maker of boxes or chests, derived from the Norman French 'casse'. In modern times, it is often associated with the English word for currency, giving it a wealthy, swaggering image. It gained significant popularity as a given name in honor of country music legend Johnny Cash.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic American country singer-songwriter
American film producer
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