Casimir Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAZ-ee-meer //ˈkæz.ɪ.mɪr//
Origin: Slavic; Latin
Meaning: Slavic: proclaiming peace; Latin: he who brings peace
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Casimir has its roots in the Slavic languages, deriving from the elements "kazi" meaning "to destroy" and "mir" meaning "peace" or "world." This etymological foundation suggests a literal interpretation of the name as "one who destroys peace" or "bringer of peace," reflecting the duality often found in names of Slavic origin. The name entered the Latinized form "Casimirus" in the medieval period, which was later adapted into various forms across Europe, including the Polish "Kazimierz." Historically, the name Casimir is most notably associated with Saint Casimir of Poland, who lived during the 15th century and was canonized in 1521.
He is revered as the patron saint of Poland and Lithuania, symbolizing purity and dedication to faith. His life and legacy contributed significantly to the name's prominence in Eastern European cultures.
Additionally, the name was borne by several Polish kings, including Casimir III, known as Casimir the Great, who ruled from 1333 to 1370 and is celebrated for his contributions to Polish law and culture. The cultural resonance of the name Casimir is further enhanced by its associations with nobility and leadership in medieval Europe.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often signifying strength and peace. In some traditions, diminutive forms such as "Kaz" or "Kazi" have emerged, reflecting familial affection and cultural adaptation.
The enduring legacy of figures like Saint Casimir and the historical kings has solidified the name's significance in Slavic and broader European contexts, making it a symbol of heritage and identity.
Famous people named Casimir
In this section, you will find notable people named Casimir. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Casimir who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Casimir Pulaski is a military officer best known for his role in the American Revolutionary War and for being a hero of Poland.
Casimir Funk is a biochemist best known for coining the term 'vitamin' and his work on the discovery of vitamins.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Casimir was first seen in the United States in 1894.
Casimir has ranked as high as #651 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Casimir has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Casimir is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Casimir was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Casimir (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Casimir.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1953 | 35 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1951 | 29 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1945 | 38 |
| 1944 | 29 |
| 1943 | 37 |
| 1942 | 44 |
| 1941 | 32 |
| 1940 | 36 |
| 1939 | 31 |
| 1938 | 42 |
| 1937 | 42 |
| 1936 | 39 |
| 1935 | 46 |
| 1934 | 51 |
| 1933 | 74 |
| 1932 | 56 |
| 1931 | 72 |
| 1930 | 93 |
| 1929 | 88 |
| 1928 | 98 |
| 1927 | 104 |
| 1926 | 114 |
| 1925 | 123 |
| 1924 | 163 |
| 1923 | 152 |
| 1922 | 168 |
| 1921 | 188 |
| 1920 | 206 |
| 1919 | 220 |
| 1918 | 179 |
| 1917 | 205 |
| 1916 | 181 |
| 1915 | 178 |
| 1914 | 106 |
| 1913 | 95 |
| 1912 | 67 |
| 1911 | 29 |
| 1910 | 17 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1908 | 24 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1905 | 12 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |