Kashmir
Every Kashmir since 1982 — 1,916 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kashmir
Kashmir is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,378 in 2025 with 134 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,916 American babies have been named Kashmir — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 200 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kashmir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kashmir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,680 | 134 | #1,378 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,525 | 162 | #1,237 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,089 | 163 | #1,220 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,099 | 180 | #1,152 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,259 | 131 | #1,403 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,971 | 137 | #1,315 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,934 | 106 | #1,577 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,943 | 79 | #1,893 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,411 | 51 | #2,512 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,287 | 56 | #2,352 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,748 | 37 | #3,120 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,890 | 19 | #4,976 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,973 | 28 | #3,705 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,006 | 14 | #6,157 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,061 | 11 | #7,252 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,744 | 11 | #7,335 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,314 | 9 | #8,675 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,774 | 6 | #11,836 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,669 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,582 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,402 | 6 | #10,798 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,412 | 5 | #12,307 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,240 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,882 | 5 | #11,605 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,132 | 7 | #8,766 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,638 | — | — |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,816 | — | — |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,644 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,682 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kashmir in 2025?
Kashmir ranked #1,378 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 134 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kashmir?
1,916 babies have been named Kashmir in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kashmir most popular?
Kashmir peaked in 2022, when 200 newborns received the name.
Is Kashmir a boy or girl name?
Kashmir is used for both: about 29% of babies named Kashmir have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Kashmir rising or falling?
Kashmir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.