Casimir Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Casimir has Slavic origins, meaning 'bringer of peace'. It evolved from historical forms such as Kazimierz and Kazimir. The name is associated with notable figures like Saint Casimir, contributing to its significance in Polish culture. While it has biblical relevance, its roots are primarily historical and cultural rather than scriptural. Today, Casimir is perceived as a strong name with noble connotations.
The name Casimir is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Casimir has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Casimir' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 478th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 886th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1644th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3060th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3924th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4394th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3092nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Casimir' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Casimir"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæzɪˌmɪr/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
The name Casimir derives from the Slavic elements 'kaziti' meaning 'to destroy' and 'mir' meaning 'peace' or 'world', translating to 'destroyer of peace' or 'bringer of peace'.
Meaning
bringer of peace
Language Evolution
Casimir, Kazimierz, Kazimir
Historical Usage
The name Casimir gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in Poland, due to the legacy of Saint Casimir, a Polish prince who became a patron saint and symbol of Polish nationalism.
Variants & Derivatives
Kazimierz, Kacper, Casimiro
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Casimir is viewed as a strong and traditional name, often associated with nobility and historical significance.
Famous People
Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and military commander, Saint Casimir of Poland, a prince revered in Polish Catholicism
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Casimir"
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 "Casimir"
"Casimir" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 478th of 7545 | 2,599 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 886th of 6773 | 948 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1644th of 7552 | 433 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3060th of 10718 | 176 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3924th of 16616 | 207 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4394th of 24088 | 315 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3092nd of 23106 | 458 |
Regional Popularity of "Casimir" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
19.56% 277th/1416 |
21.10% 291st/1379 |
89.64% 2121st/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.43% 455th/1546 |
30.91% 481st/1556 |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
35.74% 796th/2227 |
47.98% 1166th/2430 |
- | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.71% 1695th/2937 |
- | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
71.52% 3209th/4487 |
63.97% 4364th/6822 |
58.49% 3671st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Casimir" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Casimir"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Casimir" 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.