Zymere
An invented name with no apparent meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 614 living Americans carry the first name Zymere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zymere today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zymere births was 2020 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zymere. 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
614
~ 1 in 558,232 Americans
Peak year
2020
44 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,320
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Zymere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zymere from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 291 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zymere remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zymere 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 Zymere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zymeres live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia recorded the most babies named Zymere, while Pennsylvania, New York, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zymere
The name Zymere is a relatively modern invention, without any clear historical or cultural roots. It does not appear to be derived from any ancient languages or have any significant ties to religious texts or scriptures.
There are a few possible theories about the origin of the name Zymere. One theory suggests that it may be a combination of the Greek word "zyme," meaning "leaven" or "ferment," and the French suffix "-ere," which is often used in names. However, this is purely speculative, and there is no evidence to support this theory.
Another theory is that Zymere is simply a made-up name, created by parents or name enthusiasts in recent decades. Many modern names are invented or constructed from various linguistic elements without any deep historical or cultural significance.
Due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Zymere, there are no recorded historical figures or famous individuals from ancient times who bore this name. However, here are a few notable people named Zymere from more recent history:
1. Zymere Traylor-Hancock (born 2010), an American child who tragically died from abuse and neglect in 2016. His case drew national attention and led to reforms in the child welfare system.
2. Zymere Thorne (born 1995), a British actor known for his roles in television series such as "The Bill" and "Casualty."
3. Zymere Jones (born 1998), an American football player who played defensive back for the University of South Carolina.
4. Zymere Thomas (born 1992), an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA G League and overseas.
5. Zymere Wynn (born 1989), an American hip-hop artist and producer from Philadelphia.
While the name Zymere may not have a rich historical background, it has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States and parts of Europe. However, its origins and meaning remain somewhat of a mystery, reflecting the modern trend of creating unique and personalized names.
People
Zymere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zymere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zymere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zymere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 614 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zymere 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 558,232 US residents.
Is Zymere a common name?
We classify Zymere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 619 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zymere most popular?
The single biggest year for Zymere was 2020, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zymere is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zymere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zymere 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.
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.