Kasriel
A Hebrew name meaning "direct servant of God".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Kasriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kasriel today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kasriel births was 2020 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kasriel. 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 Kasriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2020
8 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#9,131
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Kasriel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kasriel from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 8 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
Kasriel 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 Kasriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kasriels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kasriel
The given name Kasriel is believed to have its origins in ancient Hebrew language and culture, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Hebrew words "kasr" meaning "harvest" and "el" which is a reference to God or a supreme deity. The name can be interpreted to mean "harvest of God" or "God's harvest."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kasriel can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in a Jewish religious text known as the Talmud. This ancient rabbinical text contains teachings and interpretations of Jewish law and tradition, suggesting that the name held significance within the Jewish faith during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kasriel. One of the earliest recorded was Kasriel ben Yehuda, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Spain during the 11th century. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of Jewish mysticism and was highly respected within the Jewish community of his time.
In the 16th century, another prominent figure named Kasriel Meshullam emerged as a prominent rabbi and author in Italy. His works on Jewish law and theology were widely read and studied, cementing his place as an influential figure in the Jewish intellectual circles of that era.
Moving into the 19th century, Kasriel Levinson was a notable Russian-born Jewish author and playwright. He is best known for his works that explored themes of Jewish identity and the challenges faced by the Jewish community in Russia during that period.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kasriel was Kasriel Zeidel, a Jewish businessman and philanthropist who lived in Poland in the early 20th century. He was known for his generous contributions to various charitable causes and his efforts in supporting the Jewish community during a time of great hardship.
The name Kasriel has also been documented in various ancient Hebrew texts and religious scriptures, further solidifying its deep-rooted connection to the Jewish faith and culture. While its usage may have ebbed and flowed throughout different eras, the name has endured as a testament to its rich historical and cultural significance.
People
Kasriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kasriel 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
Kasriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kasriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kasriel 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 Kasriel a common name?
We classify Kasriel 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 Kasriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Kasriel was 2020, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kasriel is about 6 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 Kasriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kasriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kasriel 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 Kasriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kasriel 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 Kasriel 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 people have the name Kasriel?
Want to know how many people share the name Kasriel? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.