Cashmere Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cashmere originates from the Persian word 'Kashmir,' referring to a region famous for its soft wool fabric. The name transitioned into English usage as the luxurious fabric became popular in the 18th century. Today, Cashmere is synonymous with high-end textiles and is often associated with comfort and elegance, having no direct biblical relevance.
The name Cashmere is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cashmere has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cashmere' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6254th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3337th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6364th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6515th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6936th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cashmere' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cashmere"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæʒ.mɪr/
Origin
Persian
Etymology
The name Cashmere is derived from the Persian word 'Kashmir,' which refers to a region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent known for its rich wool production.
Meaning
soft wool fabric
Language Evolution
Kashmir (Old Persian), Cashmere (English)
Historical Usage
The term Cashmere gained popularity in Europe during the 18th century when the luxurious fabric became a fashionable item among the elite.
Variants & Derivatives
Cashmere wool, Cashmere sweater
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Cashmere is associated with luxury fashion and high-quality textiles, often perceived as a symbol of comfort and elegance.
Famous People
Cashmere Cat (musician and producer), Cashmere Wright (professional basketball player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cashmere"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cashmere"
"Cashmere" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6254th of 24088 | 187 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3337th of 23106 | 409 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6364th of 27321 | 196 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6515th of 35406 | 292 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6936th of 30306 | 203 |
Regional Popularity of "Cashmere" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
58.11% 3001st/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
55.32% 2204th/3984 |
54.98% 2467th/4487 |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Cashmere" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
- | - |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
79.53% 4107th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
92.47% 3684th/3984 |
- |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Cashmere"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cashmere" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.