Cashmir
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the one who is fortunate".
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Cashmir. It is a predominantly male name (96.1% of registrations). The average person named Cashmir today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cashmir births was 2022 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cashmir. 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.
People living today
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
2022
23 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,831
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Cashmir
Cashmir leans heavily male at 96.1% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Cashmir as a male name
- Ranked #7,831 in 2024
- 10 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (23 births)
Cashmir as a female name
- Ranked #13,834 in 2001
- 6 female births in 2001
- Peak: 2001 (6 births)
Popularity
Cashmir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cashmir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 84 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cashmir 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 Cashmir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cashmir
The name Cashmir is believed to have its origins in the ancient Persian language, where it was derived from the word "qashmiri," referring to the region of Kashmir in modern-day India and Pakistan. This region was renowned for its rich cultural heritage and the production of fine cashmere wool, which was highly prized throughout the ancient world.
The name Cashmir is thought to have first appeared in historical records during the reign of the Kushan Empire, which ruled over parts of Central Asia and northern India between the 1st and 4th centuries AD. It is possible that the name was initially used to identify individuals who hailed from the Kashmir region or were involved in the trade of cashmere wool.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cashmir can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a prince from the region. This epic poem, which dates back to around the 4th century BC, is regarded as one of the most significant works of ancient Indian literature.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Cashmir. In the 12th century, Cashmir Shah was a renowned Persian poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the literary and cultural traditions of the region. Another notable figure was Cashmir Khan, a 16th-century Mughal general and governor who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire in northern India.
During the 19th century, Cashmir Putra was a prominent Indonesian writer and activist who advocated for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Dutch East Indies. He was a vocal critic of colonial rule and his writings played a significant role in shaping the Indonesian nationalist movement.
In more recent times, Cashmir Beckman was a Swedish-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1859 to 1944. He made his fortune in the mining industry and was known for his generous contributions to various charitable causes, including the establishment of several educational institutions.
Another notable individual with the name Cashmir was Cashmir Musayev, a Soviet-era Azerbaijani composer and musician who lived from 1915 to 1981. He was renowned for his works that blended traditional Azerbaijani music with elements of classical and contemporary styles, and his compositions played a significant role in preserving and promoting the rich musical heritage of his homeland.
People
Cashmir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cashmir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cashmir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cashmir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cashmir 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 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Cashmir a common name?
We classify Cashmir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cashmir most popular?
The single biggest year for Cashmir was 2022, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cashmir is about 7 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 Cashmir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cashmir a male name?
Yes, 96.1% of people registered as Cashmir 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 Cashmir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cashmir 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 Cashmir 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 Cashmir?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Cashmir on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.