Kymier
An invented name possibly combining "Ky" meaning flower and "mier" from ancient roots.
Name Census estimates that about 102 living Americans carry the first name Kymier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kymier today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kymier births was 2024 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kymier. 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
102
~ 1 in 3,360,337 Americans
Peak year
2024
25 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,258
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Kymier: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kymier from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 76 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
Kymier 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 Kymier 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 Kymier
The name Kymier has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is derived from the Etruscan word "kymir," which means "prosperous" or "bountiful." The Etruscans were a powerful and influential culture in the Mediterranean region, renowned for their advanced technology, art, and architecture.
One of the earliest known references to the name Kymier can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were often carved onto tombs and funerary monuments, suggesting that the name held significance in Etruscan society.
In the 3rd century BCE, a notable individual named Kymier was recorded in the Etruscan texts as a skilled metalworker and artist. His intricate bronze sculptures and jewelry were highly prized throughout the region, and his name became associated with excellence in craftsmanship.
During the Roman era, the name Kymier gained recognition among the Roman elite. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Kymier Aemilius, a Roman senator and military commander who lived in the 1st century BCE. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and played a pivotal role in the Roman conquest of Gaul.
In the 5th century CE, a prominent figure named Kymier emerged as a leader of the Ostrogoths, a Germanic tribe that ruled parts of Italy and the Balkans. Kymier the Ostrogoth was celebrated for his valor in battle and his efforts to preserve the culture and traditions of his people.
Another notable bearer of the name was Kymier of Ravenna, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century CE. He was instrumental in the preservation and dissemination of classical Greek and Roman texts, contributing significantly to the intellectual revival of the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, the name Kymier has been associated with prosperity, craftsmanship, and leadership. Its Etruscan roots and the accomplishments of its notable bearers have imbued the name with a rich cultural heritage and enduring significance.
People
Kymier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kymier 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
Kymier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kymier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 102 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kymier 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 3,360,337 US residents.
Is Kymier a common name?
We classify Kymier as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kymier most popular?
The single biggest year for Kymier was 2024, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kymier is about 6 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 Kymier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kymier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kymier 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 Kymier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kymier 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 Kymier 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 Kymier?
Find out how many people have the name Kymier on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.