Holding steady.
Popularity of Casimer since 1895
Babies named Casimer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 61 |
| 1910s | 767 |
| 1920s | 639 |
| 1930s | 158 |
| 1940s | 123 |
| 1950s | 87 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Casimer, a variant of Casimir, peaked in 1917 and has since fallen out of common use, ranking nowhere in recent years. Its trajectory is stable but rare, with no top states recorded. The name carries strong Polish heritage, associated with kings and saints, yet today it remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a historical Slavic name.
Casimer is a variant of Casimir, derived from the Polish Kazimierz, from the Slavic elements kazić 'to destroy' and mir 'peace', thus often interpreted as 'destroyer of peace' or alternatively, 'one who brings peace' through later folk etymology. The name has been borne by several Polish kings and saints, and it entered English usage via German and French forms in the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cas, Cass, Kaz
Sibling names for Casimer
Names that share Casimer's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Bronislava, Hedwig, Ludmila, Vanda, Yvonne
Brothers: Lech, Stanislaw, Thaddeus, Vladimir, Wenceslaus
