Casimir Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkæzɪˌmɪr/

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Origin

Slavic

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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'.

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Meaning

bringer of peace

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Language Evolution

Casimir, Kazimierz, Kazimir

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Kazimierz, Kacper, Casimiro

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Casimir is viewed as a strong and traditional name, often associated with nobility and historical significance.

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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
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
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
29.43%
455th/1546
30.91%
481st/1556
95.07%
2237th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
35.74%
796th/2227
47.98%
1166th/2430
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
57.71%
1695th/2937
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
64.56%
2379th/3685
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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)
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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.