Cymere
An invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Cymere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cymere today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cymere births was 2021 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cymere. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cymere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
2021
9 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#8,312
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Cymere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cymere by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cymere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cymere
The name Cymere has its origins in the ancient Greco-Roman world, tracing its roots back to the Greek word "kymeros," which means "prosperous" or "fortunate." This name was particularly popular in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean, where seafaring and trade were central to the economy.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Cymere can be found in a Greek inscription dating back to the 5th century BCE. This inscription, discovered in the ancient city of Ephesus, mentions a merchant named Cymere who was involved in the lucrative spice trade.
During the Roman era, the name Cymere gained further recognition and was often associated with individuals of wealth and influence. In the 1st century CE, a Roman senator named Cymere Claudius was known for his oratory skills and political acumen.
As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, the name Cymere took on a more spiritual connotation. In the 3rd century CE, Saint Cymere of Antioch was revered for her unwavering faith and her efforts in establishing orphanages and shelters for the poor.
The name Cymere also found its way into the annals of medieval Europe. One notable figure was Cymere of Burgundy, a 12th-century noblewoman renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of troubadours and minstrels.
During the Renaissance period, the name Cymere experienced a resurgence in popularity. Cymere Boccaccio, an Italian humanist scholar and poet born in 1435, was celebrated for his contributions to the revival of classical literature.
In the 18th century, Cymere Diderot, a French philosopher and writer, gained fame for her influential works on art, literature, and social reform. Her encyclopedic contributions helped shape the intellectual landscape of the Enlightenment era.
Moving into the 19th century, Cymere Nightingale, born in 1820, became a pioneering figure in the field of nursing. Her dedication to improving healthcare conditions and her advocacy for better sanitation practices left a lasting impact on the medical profession.
Another notable figure was Cymere Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist who lived from 1867 to 1934. Her groundbreaking work on radioactivity earned her two Nobel Prizes, making her the first woman to win the prestigious award twice.
People
Cymere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cymere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cymere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cymere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cymere going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Cymere a common name?
We classify Cymere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cymere most popular?
The single biggest year for Cymere was 2021, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cymere is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cymere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cymere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cymere in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cymere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cymere in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cymere can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Cymere?
You can see how many Americans are named Cymere on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.