The nameCasimir
Casimir is a Polish royal name with a peaceful meaning.
- Boy's name
- Polish
- Feast day
Meaning
Casimir comes from the Polish Kazimierz, from kazić, "to destroy", and mir, "peace", often read as "he who proclaims peace".
Origin
Polish.
History
Saint Casimir, a Polish prince who died in 1484, is the patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. In the United States the name reached 393rd place in 1917.
Famous people named Casimir
- Casimir Pulaski, general
Popularity of the name Casimir
Casimir in the United States
Casimir was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 1,404 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Casimir. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 1919. Half of all babies named Casimir in the United States were born before 1927, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 49 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Casimir in France
Casimir was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 1,650 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Casimir. Half of all babies named Casimir in France were born before 1927, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Sibling names for Casimir
Names from the same generation as Casimir, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Casimir mean?
Casimir comes from the Polish Kazimierz, from kazić, "to destroy", and mir, "peace", often read as "he who proclaims peace".
What is the origin of the name Casimir?
Polish.
Is Casimir a girl's or a boy's name?
Casimir is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Casimir?
In 2024, Casimir was the 2409th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 58 births.
What are good sibling names for Casimir?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Maddy, Yumi, Orla and Yasmina for a sister, Aziz, Mylan, Mouhamed and Reza for a brother.
Who are famous people named Casimir?
Casimir Pulaski, general.