Chemere
An invented name, perhaps derived from the word "chemer" meaning clay or earthenware.
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Chemere. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chemere today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chemere births was 1982 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chemere. 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 Chemere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
1982
15 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1987 SSA rank
#7,486
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Chemere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chemere from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 74 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
Chemere 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 Chemere 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 Chemere
The given name Chemere is believed to have its origins in the Semitic languages, specifically Arabic and Hebrew. It can be traced back to the ancient Middle Eastern region, where it was likely used as a variant spelling or pronunciation of the name Shemer or Shomer.
In Arabic, the name Shomer means "guardian" or "watchman," and it may have been derived from the Semitic root word "sh-m-r," which is associated with concepts of protection, vigilance, and safeguarding. The name Chemere could have emerged as a regional variation or adaptation of this original Arabic name.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Chemere can be found in ancient Hebrew texts, where it appears as a personal name or a reference to a specific individual. However, there is limited information about the exact historical context or significance of this name in these ancient writings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chemere. One such person was Chemere ibn Abi Nasr al-Marwazi, a prominent Islamic scholar and author from the 10th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the fields of Hadith (prophetic traditions) and Islamic jurisprudence.
Another historical figure with the name Chemere was Chemere al-Qurashi, a renowned poet and literary figure from the 11th century CE. He was celebrated for his mastery of Arabic language and poetry, and his works were widely appreciated in the literary circles of his time.
In the 13th century, there was a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader named Chemere al-Suhrawardi, who was known for his teachings on Islamic mysticism and his influence on the Suhrawardi order of Sufism.
During the 15th century, Chemere ibn al-Khattab was a notable Islamic scholar and jurist from the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. He was highly regarded for his expertise in Islamic law and his contributions to the study of Sharia.
Another historical figure bearing the name Chemere was Chemere al-Dimashqi, a 16th-century Ottoman scholar and historian from Damascus. He is known for his comprehensive work on the history and geography of the region, which provided valuable insights into the cultural and social landscapes of his time.
It is important to note that the historical records and references to individuals with the name Chemere are relatively scarce, as this name was likely more prevalent in certain regional or cultural contexts within the Middle Eastern and Islamic world.
People
Chemere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chemere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Chemere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chemere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chemere 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 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Chemere a common name?
We classify Chemere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 79 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chemere most popular?
The single biggest year for Chemere was 1982, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chemere is about 43 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 Chemere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chemere a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chemere in the SSA data are female. 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 Chemere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chemere 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 Chemere 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 Chemere as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Chemere, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.