Casimiro
Casimiro is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Proclaimer of peace or one who commands peace.
Origin and history
Casimiro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of the Polish name Kazimierz, which combines Slavic elements meaning to command or declare peace. Historically associated with royalty and saintly figures in Eastern and Southern Europe, it remains relatively rare in the United States, used mostly within families honoring Hispanic or Southern European heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,084 babies in the United States have been named Casimiro since 1880. It ranks #3603 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- TX (92.4 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- NM (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 78 |
| 1920-1930 | 170 |
| 1930-1940 | 113 |
| 1940-1950 | 96 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 98 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 73 |
| 2000-2010 | 74 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Nicknames
Casi, Miro
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old Slavic elements kazati (to command/declare) and miru (peace or world).
- The name was borne by several medieval kings and princes of Poland before spreading across Southern Europe.