Jymir
A masculine name of undetermined origin, possibly an invented modern name.
Name Census estimates that about 145 living Americans carry the first name Jymir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jymir today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jymir births was 2024 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jymir. 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.
People living today
145
~ 1 in 2,363,823 Americans
Peak year
2024
15 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,004
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jymir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jymir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 52 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jymir 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 Jymir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jymirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jymir
The name Jymir is a unique and uncommon given name with its origins traced back to ancient Norse mythology. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "jötunn," which means "giant" or "frost giant." This etymology suggests that the name may have been associated with strength, power, and resilience in the Viking culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jymir can be found in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems dating back to the 13th century. In these texts, Jymir is depicted as a primordial giant who was the father of the goddess Bestla and the grandfather of the gods Odin, Vili, and Ve.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jymir has been relatively uncommon, but there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Jymir Björnsson, a 10th-century Icelandic chieftain and warrior. He was known for his bravery and leadership in battles against rival clans.
In the 14th century, Jymir Eriksson was a renowned explorer and navigator from Norway. He was credited with leading expeditions to Greenland and the Arctic regions, expanding the geographical knowledge of the Norse people.
During the Renaissance period, Jymir Thorvaldsson was a Danish astronomer and mathematician. Born in 1512, he made significant contributions to the field of celestial navigation and is known for his accurate calculations of planetary movements.
In the 19th century, Jymir Magnusson was a prominent Icelandic poet and writer. Born in 1838, he was celebrated for his poetic works that captured the spirit and folklore of his homeland, preserving the cultural heritage of Iceland.
Lastly, Jymir Olafsson was a 20th-century Icelandic artist and sculptor. Born in 1912, he gained recognition for his unique style of carving intricate figures and designs from wood, stone, and other natural materials, often drawing inspiration from Norse mythology and Icelandic folklore.
While the name Jymir may not be as widespread as some other names, its rich historical roots and associations with strength, exploration, and artistic expression make it a name with a fascinating and enduring legacy.
People
Jymir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jymir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jymir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jymir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 145 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jymir 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 2,363,823 US residents.
Is Jymir a common name?
We classify Jymir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 146 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jymir most popular?
The single biggest year for Jymir was 2024, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jymir is about 11 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 Jymir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jymir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jymir 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 Jymir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jymir 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 Jymir 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 have Jymir as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Jymir on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.