Total births
492
Girls' name · since 1896
Casimira
Casimira has 492 recorded births since 1896 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 492
- total births
- 1896–2019
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
492 girls have been named Casimira since 1896, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Casimira has been recorded 492 times among girls since 1896, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 2019.
- 492 total births
- 1896–2019 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
492 girls have been named Casimira since 1896, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2019.
- 492
- total births
- 1896–2019
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Casimira was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
35 babies were named Casimira in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Casimira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Casimira's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1897, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Casimira at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Casimira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–2019
- Peak year (1916)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 124 years of records
Casimira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Casimira's strongest decade.
199 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Casimira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 13
1890s
13 births
- 1900s 20
1900s
20 births
- 1910s
1910s
199 births
- 1920s
1920s
188 births
- 1930s 23
1930s
23 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 199 births (40% of all-time use).
Casimira by state
Where Casimira concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 94 | 19.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 4.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 17 | 3.5% |
Illinois share of Casimira's total US births 19.1%
Even split
94 of 492 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Casimira? ▼
492 babies have been named Casimira since 1896. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1916 with 35 births.
When was Casimira most popular? ▼
Casimira was most popular in the 1910s decade with 199 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Casimira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Casimira are Illinois (94 births), Texas (22 births), New York (17 births).
How long has the name Casimira been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Casimira since 1896 -- 124 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Casimira? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cassandra, Casey, Cassidy, Cassie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Casimira's data
- Casimira's decade-level peak was the 1910s (199 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Casimiras (94 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Casimira
Nearby Names Like Casimira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Casimira
Cassandra Girl
#615 171,008 births
Casey Girl
#1054 78,100 births
Cassidy Girl
#478 60,848 births
Cassie Girl
#1270 46,642 births
Casandra Girl
#8506 15,784 births
Compare Casimira side by side: Casimira vs Cassandra Casimira vs Casey Casimira vs Cassidy
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1896–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Casimira: Baby Name Since 1896 - 492 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/casimira. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Casimira draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.