Kazimir
Of Slavic origin and meaning "destroyer of peace", from Proto-Slavic *kaziti (“to destroy”) + *mirъ (“peace”).
Every Kazimir since 1921 — 344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kazimir
Kazimir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,811 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 344 American babies have been named Kazimir. Its peak came in 2024, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kazimir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kazimir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,811 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2,772 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2,824 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,186 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,456 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,263 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,411 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,926 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,499 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,495 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,171 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,477 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,834 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,523 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,214 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,498 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,457 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,467 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,348 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,369 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,645 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,322 |
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| 2000 | 5 | #11,324 |
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Famous people named Kazimir
- Kazimir Malevich Painter · 1879–1935
- Kazimir Hnatow Soccer player · 1929–2010
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kazimir mean?
Of Slavic origin and meaning "destroyer of peace", from Proto-Slavic *kaziti (“to destroy”) + *mirъ (“peace”).
How popular is the name Kazimir in 2025?
Kazimir ranked #3,811 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kazimir?
344 babies have been named Kazimir in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kazimir most popular?
Kazimir peaked in 2024, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Kazimir a boy or girl name?
Kazimir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kazimir rising or falling?
Kazimir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kazimir?
Well-known people named Kazimir include Kazimir Malevich (painter), Kazimir Hnatow (soccer player).