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Cashmere

♂ Boy

Pronounced kas-HMEHR-eh /kæs.ˈhmɛr.ɛ/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Cashmere is an African American boy's name whose origin is uncertain.
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Origin MediumAfrican American, English, Romani
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#2846 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 657

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319202025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cashmere appears in African American naming, but its origin is not firmly documented, so no settled meaning can be given. Honesty calls for noting that the source is unclear rather than inventing one.

The name shares its sound with the soft wool and the Kashmir region, which lends it a smooth, luxurious feel even where the etymology is unconfirmed.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Cashmere is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Cashmere — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Cashmere…

Cash— Shares Cashmere's opening syllable and crisp Cash- sound.
Cashton— Another modern Cash- name with a similar contemporary American feel.
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Symere— a similarly popular pick
Kashmere— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cashmere mean?

Cashmere is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Cashmere?

It's commonly said kas-HMEHR-eh /kæs.ˈhmɛr.ɛ/.

Is Cashmere a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Cashmere is used as a boy name.

How popular is Cashmere?

In 2024, Cashmere ranked #2950 in the U.S. for boys, with 42 births recorded.

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