Rising since 2003, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Kazmir since 1918
Babies named Kazmir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Kazmir is a rare and distinctive name for boys, first recorded in U.S. data in 1918. As of 2025, it ranked 7,194th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 155,280 newborn boys given the name. Its usage has been steadily rising since 2003, reaching a peak in 2022. The name is likely a modern variant of the Polish name Kazimierz (Latinized as Casimir), combining Slavic roots for 'to destroy' and 'peace.' While never common, Kazmir's climb in recent years reflects a broader trend toward uncommon, European-inflected names with strong consonant sounds. Its lack of top states suggests a very scattered, nationwide appeal rather than regional concentration.
Kazmir is a rare given name, likely a modern respelling or short form of the Polish name Kazimierz (Casimir). The Slavic root kaziti means 'to destroy' and miru means 'peace,' so the name may carry the sense of 'destroyer of peace' or, alternatively, 'one who commands peace.' In Poland, the name has royal associations through several kings and saints named Kazimierz. In the United States, Kazmir has been used sparingly since the early 20th century, with a notable increase in usage after 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kaz, Kazzy
Sibling names for Kazmir
Names that share Kazmir's style, for a brother or sister.
