UK boy's name
Kazimierz
A masculine Polish name meaning "prominence brings peace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kazimierz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kazimierz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 9 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2007 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Kazimierz. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kazimierz ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 9 boys were registered as Kazimierz.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kazimierz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
9 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Kazimierz mean?
The name Kazimierz is of Slavic origin, derived from the Polish language. Its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period in Central Europe, specifically the regions of modern-day Poland and western Ukraine.
Kazimierz is a compound name formed by combining the Slavic elements "kazi-" meaning "to destroy" or "to spoil," and "-mierz" meaning "peace" or "famous." Thus, the name can be interpreted to mean something along the lines of "one who destroys peace" or "the famous destroyer."
This name has a long and rich history, with references dating back to the 11th century. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Kazimierz I the Restorer, who ruled as the Duke of Poland from 1034 to 1058. He played a crucial role in reuniting the Polish lands after a period of fragmentation.
Another notable bearer of this name was Kazimierz III the Great, who reigned as the King of Poland from 1333 to 1370. He is remembered for his military victories, legal reforms, and patronage of arts and culture. His reign marked a golden age for the Kingdom of Poland.
In the 16th century, Kazimierz Jagiellon was a prominent figure, serving as the Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1440 to 1492 and the King of Poland from 1447 to 1492. He was instrumental in the personal union between the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Moving forward in time, Kazimierz Pułaski (1745-1779) was a Polish military leader who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He is remembered as a hero in both Poland and the United States for his bravery and contributions to the cause of independence.
Lastly, Kazimierz Michał Witold Grzegorz Czartoryski (1828-1912) was a prominent Polish aristocrat, politician, and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the late 19th century.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Kazimierz, a name steeped in Slavic tradition and associated with both military prowess and political leadership.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kazimierz over time
The chart below shows babies named Kazimierz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kazimierz, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kazimierz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kazimierz was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3836 | 18 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4105 | 22 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kazimierz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kazimierz in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kazimierz was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kazimierz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 9 babies registered as Kazimierz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kazimierz?
A masculine Polish name meaning "prominence brings peace".
How many people are called Kazimierz in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Kazimierz across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.