Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Imer since 1988
Babies named Imer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Imer is a rare masculine name that has appeared in U.S. birth records since 1988, the year it was first recorded. It reached its peak popularity in 2007, though even then it was uncommon. In 2025, the name ranked 9,714th with approximately 1 in 244,011 boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has remained stable over the decades. Imer may be a variant of the Albanian name Ymer, which itself derives from Umar, meaning 'flourishing' or 'long-lived'. Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage with no traditional roots. The name has no recorded use in any U.S. state as a top name, reflecting its niche appeal. Parents choosing Imer often seek a distinctive yet simple name that is easily pronounced in English.
Imer is likely a variant of the Albanian name Ymer, which itself derives from the Ottoman Turkish name Ömer, ultimately from Arabic Umar, meaning 'flourishing' or 'long-lived'. Alternatively, Imer may be a modern phonetic invention unrelated to traditional names. It has seen sporadic use in the United States since 1988, with a peak in 2007, but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ymer, Emer
Sibling names for Imer
Names that share Imer's style, for a brother or sister.
