Kasheen
A unisex name of unclear origin, possibly related to the word "cashmere".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kasheen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kasheen today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kasheen births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kasheen. 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 Kasheen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,343
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Kasheen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kasheen 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 Kasheen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Kasheens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kasheen
The given name Kasheen has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to around the 1st millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kashin," meaning "brilliance" or "radiance." The name was particularly popular among the Hindu communities of the region during the classical period.
In the sacred Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, there are references to individuals bearing names with similar roots, suggesting the name's ancient and spiritual connotations. One notable example is the sage Kashyapa, who is mentioned in several Vedic texts and is believed to have lived between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kasheen can be traced back to the 6th century CE, when it appeared in ancient Indian inscriptions and historical records. During this period, the name was associated with individuals from various social strata, including scholars, warriors, and members of the nobility.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kasheen. One prominent individual was Kasheen Brahmin, a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE and made significant contributions to the field of logic and epistemology. Another notable bearer of the name was Kasheen Singh, a valiant warrior and military commander who served under the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century.
In the 18th century, Kasheen Dass Dutt Sharma, a celebrated poet and writer, gained recognition for his literary works that explored themes of spirituality and human emotions. During the 19th century, Kasheen Nath, a revered spiritual leader and social reformer, played a pivotal role in promoting education and uplifting marginalized communities in India.
More recently, in the 20th century, Kasheen Mukherjee, a renowned Indian classical musician and exponent of the sitar, achieved global acclaim for his contributions to the world of music and his performances on international stages.
While the name Kasheen has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural barriers, with individuals from diverse backgrounds adopting and embracing this name throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world.
People
Kasheen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kasheen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kasheen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kasheen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kasheen 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 Kasheen a common name?
We classify Kasheen 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 Kasheen most popular?
The single biggest year for Kasheen was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kasheen is about 46 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 Kasheen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kasheen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kasheen 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 Kasheen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kasheen 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 Kasheen 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 Kasheen?
Find out how many people have the name Kasheen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.