Keymar
Of unknown meaning and origin, though possibly derived from Latin or Greek roots.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Keymar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keymar today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keymar births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keymar. 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 Keymar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,418
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Keymar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keymar from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 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
Keymar 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 Keymar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keymar
The given name Keymar has its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. It is believed to have derived from the Sumerian words "ke" meaning "earth" and "mar" meaning "son" or "offspring." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who were considered children of the earth or had a deep connection with the land and nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keymar can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, circa 2500 BCE. This clay tablet contains a list of names, including Keymar, which was likely used by the scribes or administrators of the time.
In the ancient Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works, there is a character named Keymar who is depicted as a wise and respected elder. This text, dating back to around 2100 BCE, provides evidence of the name's usage during the height of the Sumerian civilization.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which spanned from 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE, the name Keymar was particularly popular among the noble classes. Several historical records from this period mention individuals bearing this name, indicating its widespread use among the ruling elite.
One notable figure in history with the name Keymar was a Sumerian high priest who lived in the city of Nippur around 2200 BCE. He is renowned for his contributions to the development of the cuneiform writing system and for his influential writings on astronomy and astrology.
Another prominent individual with the name Keymar was a Babylonian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century BCE. He is credited with developing advanced mathematical concepts and making significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies.
In the ancient Persian Empire, which ruled from 550 BCE to 330 BCE, there was a respected military commander named Keymar who played a crucial role in several battles against the Greeks. His strategic brilliance and bravery on the battlefield earned him a place in the historical records of the time.
During the Hellenistic period, which began in the 4th century BCE, the name Keymar gained popularity in the Greek-speaking world. One notable figure from this era was a philosopher and scholar named Keymar, who studied at the famous Library of Alexandria and wrote extensively on various subjects, including ethics and metaphysics.
In the early days of the Roman Empire, a renowned artist and sculptor named Keymar gained recognition for his intricate and lifelike marble sculptures. His works were highly sought after by the Roman elite, and some of his pieces have been preserved and can be found in museums around the world today.
People
Keymar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keymar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keymar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keymar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keymar 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Keymar a common name?
We classify Keymar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keymar most popular?
The single biggest year for Keymar was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keymar is about 17 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 Keymar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keymar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keymar 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 Keymar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keymar 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 Keymar 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 share the name Keymar?
Find out how many people have the name Keymar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.