Cashmere
Cashmere is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Fine wool; originating from the Kashmir region.
Origin and history
Cashmere is an English word name derived from Kashmir, a region in South Asia famous for producing luxurious wool. As a given name in the United States, it has emerged as a contemporary choice valued for its association with softness and high quality. Though relatively rare, its usage has shown a steady increase in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
657 babies in the United States have been named Cashmere since 1880. It ranks #4019 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1669.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54.6 %)
- IL (12.4 %)
- OH (10.3 %)
- GA (6.2 %)
- NJ (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 107 |
| 2010-2019 | 265 |
| 2020-2029 | 258 |
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Kashmir Valley in the northwestern Indian subcontinent.
- Cashmere joined a broader U.S. trend of using luxury fabric and material terms as given names.