Cachet
A girl's name of French origin with 285 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
seal
Cachet is a girl's baby name of French origin, from the French cachet meaning 'seal, stamp of approval' — and by extension, prestige, distinction, and the quality of being above the ordinary. Used as a given name, it projects an air of refinement and exclusivity.
Cachet is a name that wears its meaning visibly — a declaration from birth that this child possesses a special quality that sets her apart, the indefinable something that makes people take notice.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Cachet's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Cachet breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Cachet's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cachet has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1972.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 87 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 154 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 44 | — |
The Story of Cachet
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1986, Cachet is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Cachet are most likely born between 1976 and 1996.
How rare is Cachet?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cachet is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1972, peaked in the 1980s with 154 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Cachet by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1972–1999)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | #12944 |
| 1998 | 5 | #14491 |
| 1997 | 13 | #6916 |
| 1996 | 11 | #7666 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12003 |
| 1994 | 8 | #9703 |
| 1993 | 9 | #8829 |
| 1991 | 15 | #5987 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6173 |
| 1989 | 15 | #5579 |
| 1988 | 19 | #4507 |
| 1987 | 19 | #4308 |
| 1986 | 20 | #4048 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4654 |
| 1984 | 16 | #4504 |
| 1983 | 14 | #4912 |
| 1982 | 9 | #6955 |
| 1981 | 11 | #5928 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4755 |
| 1979 | 10 | #6239 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–1999