Casimer
Casimer is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Proclaimer of peace or destroyer of peace.
Origin and history
Casimer is an anglicized variant of Casimir, derived from the Slavic name Kazimierz. It historically means 'proclaimer of peace' or 'destroyer of peace' based on differing root interpretations. In the United States, it was primarily used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries among Slavic immigrant communities and remains a rare traditional name today.
Popularity in the United States
1,895 babies in the United States have been named Casimer since 1880. It ranks #2951 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (25.9 %)
- NY (23.2 %)
- MI (19.4 %)
- PA (13.2 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 61 |
| 1910-1920 | 767 |
| 1920-1930 | 639 |
| 1930-1940 | 158 |
| 1940-1950 | 123 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Cass, Cas, Caz
Fun facts
- The original form Kazimierz was borne by several kings of Poland.
- The Slavic roots 'kazi' and 'mir' create a contrast, translated either as command/proclaim peace or destroy peace.