Zymire
An invented name with no definitive meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 223 living Americans carry the first name Zymire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zymire today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zymire births was 2023 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zymire. 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
223
~ 1 in 1,537,015 Americans
Peak year
2023
21 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,869
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Zymire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zymire 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 111 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zymire remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zymire 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 Zymire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zymires live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zymire
Zymire is a unique name with an intriguing history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it is believed to be derived from the word "zymē," meaning "leaven" or "ferment." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with baking or the process of fermentation.
In the early days of ancient Greece, Zymire was a relatively uncommon name, but it did appear in a few historical records. One notable mention can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek philosopher, Plato, who made a passing reference to a person named Zymire in one of his dialogues.
As the centuries passed, the name Zymire seemed to fade into obscurity, only to resurface sporadically throughout various periods of history. In the 12th century, there was a record of a Zymire who served as a scribe in the court of the Byzantine Emperor, Manuel I Komnenos.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained some prominence once again. One of the earliest recorded examples from this era is Zymire Boccaccio, an Italian painter and fresco artist who lived between 1465 and 1524. His works can still be admired in several churches and palaces throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, a German philosopher and mathematician named Zymire Leibniz (1646-1716) made significant contributions to the fields of calculus and metaphysics. His pioneering work helped shape the course of modern mathematics and philosophy.
Moving into the 19th century, Zymire Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his novels such as "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov." His literary works explored themes of existentialism, morality, and the human condition, earning him a place among the giants of Russian literature.
Throughout its long and varied history, the name Zymire has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way. While it may have remained a relatively uncommon name, its rich heritage and connection to ancient Greek roots make it a fascinating and deeply meaningful choice.
People
Zymire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zymire 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
Zymire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zymire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 223 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zymire 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 1,537,015 US residents.
Is Zymire a common name?
We classify Zymire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 225 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zymire most popular?
The single biggest year for Zymire was 2023, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zymire is about 10 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 Zymire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zymire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zymire 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 Zymire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zymire 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 Zymire 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 the name Zymire?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.