Holding steady.
Popularity of Chimere since 1979
Babies named Chimere per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 656 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chimere is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1979. It reached its peak usage in 1980, with a modest number of births, and has remained infrequent since. Its trajectory from the 1980s onward has been steady but low, and it has never broken into the national top 1000. The name is most likely of Igbo origin, perhaps as a short form of longer names like Chiamaka, meaning 'God knows'. Despite its rarity, Chimere carries a melodic, distinctive quality that appeals to parents seeking a name with African roots. The name has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use across the country.
Chimere is believed to be a feminine name of Igbo origin, possibly a shortened form of names like Chiamaka ('God knows') or Chimeremeze ('God knows the best'). It is also sometimes considered a variant of the name Simer or a modern coinage influenced by similar-sounding names. The name has been used in the United States since at least 1979, with a minor peak in 1980.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chi, Mere, Chichi
Variants: Chimera, Chimier
Sibling names for Chimere
Names that share Chimere's style, for a brother or sister.
