Symere
An invented name possibly blending "symphony" and "mere" with untraceable etymological roots.
Name Census estimates that about 281 living Americans carry the first name Symere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Symere today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Symere births was 2023 (69 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Symere. 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
281
~ 1 in 1,219,766 Americans
Peak year
2023
69 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,163
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Symere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Symere from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 212 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
Symere 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 Symere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Symeres live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Symere, while Virginia, Florida, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Symere
The given name Symere is believed to have originated from the Old English language, which was spoken in parts of Britain during the early medieval period, around the 5th to the 11th centuries AD. The name itself is a combination of two Old English words: "sēmer," meaning "summer," and "here," meaning "army" or "warrior." Thus, the name Symere can be interpreted as "summer warrior" or "summer army."
The etymology of the name suggests that it may have been bestowed upon individuals born during the summer months or perhaps those who distinguished themselves in battle during the summer season. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that provide concrete evidence of the name's usage during that time period.
The earliest known recorded instance of the name Symere dates back to the late 16th century, when it was mentioned in a parish register from the county of Somerset, England, in 1592. This record references a certain Symere Smythe, though little is known about this individual's life or significance.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Symere, although the name's rarity makes it challenging to find many prominent examples. One such individual was Symere Radcliffe, a British soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War and was captured by the Continental Army forces in 1777. He later went on to become a prominent landowner and businessman in the state of Virginia after the war.
Another historical figure with the name Symere was Symere Hastings, a 19th-century English explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to various parts of Africa and Asia. He is credited with discovering several new plant and animal species during his travels and is commemorated in the scientific names of some of these discoveries.
In the realm of literature, Symere Beaumont was a 17th-century English poet and playwright who wrote several works that were performed in the theaters of London during that era. His most notable work was a tragedy titled "The Unfortunate Lovers," which was first performed in 1638.
Additionally, there was Symere Wyndham, a British politician and Member of Parliament who served in the House of Commons during the late 18th century. He was known for his advocacy of parliamentary reform and his support for the abolition of the slave trade.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Symere throughout history, showcasing the name's enduring, albeit rare, presence across different eras and cultures.
People
Symere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Symere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Symere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Symere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 281 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Symere 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 1,219,766 US residents.
Is Symere a common name?
We classify Symere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 283 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Symere most popular?
The single biggest year for Symere was 2023, when 69 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Symere is about 5 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 Symere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Symere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Symere 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 Symere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Symere 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 Symere 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 Symere as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Symere on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.