Zymirr
A newly coined name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zymirr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zymirr today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zymirr births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zymirr. 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 Zymirr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,204
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Zymirr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zymirr 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 Zymirr 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zymirr
The name Zymirr has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, originating from the region of Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "zimru," meaning "to sing" or "to praise." The name was commonly used among the Sumerians, who were known for their rich musical traditions and intricate mythological tales.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zymirr can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem. In this text, Zymirr is mentioned as the name of a minor deity associated with music and celebration. This suggests that the name may have held religious or spiritual significance in Sumerian culture.
During the ancient Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE, the name Zymirr appeared in several cuneiform tablets and inscriptions. These records indicate that the name was popular among the Babylonian elite, possibly due to its association with artistic and cultural pursuits.
In the 8th century BCE, a notable figure named Zymirr was recorded as being a renowned musician and composer in the court of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal. His compositions were highly praised and are said to have influenced the development of Mesopotamian music.
Another historical figure with the name Zymirr was a Persian poet and philosopher who lived during the 5th century BCE. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and he is considered one of the earliest Persian lyric poets.
During the Hellenistic period, around 300 BCE, the name Zymirr was adopted by some Greek scholars and philosophers who studied in the ancient cities of Mesopotamia. One such individual was Zymirr of Seleucia, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial movements.
As the centuries passed, the name Zymirr continued to be used, albeit sparsely, in various cultures influenced by the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. In the 12th century CE, a Persian mystic and poet named Zymirr al-Din Rumi was known for his spiritual writings and influence on Sufism.
Throughout history, the name Zymirr has retained its connection to artistic and intellectual pursuits, reflecting its ancient roots in Sumerian culture and the reverence for music, poetry, and knowledge that permeated the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.
People
Zymirr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zymirr as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Zymirr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zymirr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zymirr 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Zymirr a common name?
We classify Zymirr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zymirr most popular?
The single biggest year for Zymirr was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zymirr is about 3 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 Zymirr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zymirr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zymirr 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 Zymirr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zymirr 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 Zymirr 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 Zymirr?
You can see how many people have the name Zymirr on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.