Cashmiere
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from 'Kashmir', a region known for its fine goat wool.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Cashmiere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cashmiere today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cashmiere births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cashmiere. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cashmiere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,781
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Cashmiere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cashmiere by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cashmiere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cashmiere
The name Cashmiere is believed to have its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the word "Kashmiram," which refers to the Kashmir region of northern India, known for its rich history and culture.
The Kashmir region was renowned for its exquisite cashmere wool, prized for its softness and warmth. It is possible that the name Cashmiere was originally used to refer to someone associated with the cashmere wool trade or someone who hailed from the Kashmir region.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas, there are references to characters and places with names similar to Cashmiere, suggesting that the name may have been in use during that period.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Cashmiere can be found in the writings of the Persian scholar and traveler, Al-Biruni, who lived from 973 to 1048 CE. In his work, he mentioned a city called "Kashmira," which is believed to be the modern-day Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Cashmiere. One such person was Cashmiere Ghafoor, a 16th-century Kashmiri poet and mystic, whose works were celebrated for their profound spiritual insights.
Another notable figure was Cashmiere Khan, a 17th-century Mughal nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire in northern India.
In the 19th century, Cashmiere Butterfield was a prominent American abolitionist and women's rights activist, known for her passionate advocacy against slavery and her support for women's suffrage.
Cashmiere Jinnah, born in 1876, was a prominent Pakistani politician and one of the founding fathers of modern Pakistan. He played a pivotal role in the struggle for an independent Muslim state and served as the first Governor-General of Pakistan.
Lastly, Cashmiere Akhtar was a renowned Pakistani poet and academic of the 20th century, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and social justice. Her poetry was widely acclaimed and she received numerous literary awards during her lifetime.
People
Cashmiere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cashmiere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Cashmiere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cashmiere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cashmiere going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Cashmiere a common name?
We classify Cashmiere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cashmiere most popular?
The single biggest year for Cashmiere was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cashmiere is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cashmiere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cashmiere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cashmiere in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cashmiere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cashmiere in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cashmiere can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Cashmiere?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Cashmiere, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.