Kashmiere
A variant spelling of the name Cashmere, referring to the soft wool.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Kashmiere. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 60.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Kashmiere today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kashmiere births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kashmiere. 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 Kashmiere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,579
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Kashmiere
Kashmiere is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 15 total registrations, 9 (60.0%) were male and 6 (40.0%) were female.
Kashmiere as a male name
- Ranked #8,579 in 2023
- 9 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (9 births)
Kashmiere as a female name
- Ranked #16,509 in 2007
- 6 female births in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (6 births)
Popularity
Kashmiere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kashmiere from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 9 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
Kashmiere 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 Kashmiere 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 Kashmiere
The name Kashmiere has its origins in the Kashmir region of South Asia, which is located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "kashmir," which means "desiccated land." This is a reference to the Kashmir Valley's unique geography and climate, which is characterized by its arid terrain and scenic beauty.
Historically, the Kashmir region has been a melting pot of cultures and religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. This diverse cultural heritage is reflected in the name Kashmiere, which has been used by people from various backgrounds over the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kashmiere can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, where it is mentioned as the name of a goddess associated with beauty and fertility. In the 8th century CE, there is a record of a Buddhist monk named Kashmiere who traveled to Tibet and played a significant role in the propagation of Buddhism in the region.
During the medieval period, the name Kashmiere gained prominence among the ruling dynasties of the Kashmir Valley. One notable figure was Kashmiere Devi, a 14th-century queen who was known for her patronage of the arts and literature. She commissioned several architectural marvels, including the iconic Shalimar Gardens in Srinagar.
In the realm of literature, Kashmiere Lal was a celebrated Kashmiri poet of the 18th century, whose works explored themes of mysticism and love. His poetic compositions are still widely read and studied in the region today.
Moving into the modern era, Kashmiere Kapur was a prominent Indian artist and sculptor of the 20th century, born in 1915 and died in 2000. Her works were heavily influenced by the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir and often depicted scenes from daily life in the valley.
Another notable figure was Kashmiere Singh, an Indian politician and diplomat who served as India's ambassador to several countries during the mid-20th century. He played a crucial role in shaping India's foreign policy during the post-independence era and was born in 1901 and died in 1985.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Kashmiere throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, from art and literature to politics and diplomacy.
People
Kashmiere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kashmiere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kashmiere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kashmiere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kashmiere 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Kashmiere a common name?
We classify Kashmiere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kashmiere most popular?
The single biggest year for Kashmiere was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kashmiere is about 9 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 Kashmiere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kashmiere a male name?
Yes, 60.0% of people registered as Kashmiere 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 Kashmiere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kashmiere 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 Kashmiere 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 many Americans are named Kashmiere?
See how many people share the name Kashmiere on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.