Girl · #13,003 in 2026

Chimere

A chimere is a garment primarily worn by Anglican bishops in choir dress, and, formally as part of academic dress.

Current Rank
#13,003
Peak Rank
#902 (1980)
Total Babies
824
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1979
First Year
2015
Last Year
1980
Peak Year
#902
Peak Rank
824
Total Count
23
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Chimere

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A chimere is a garment primarily worn by Anglican bishops in choir dress, and, formally as part of academic dress.

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Origin & history
The word ( Old French : chamarre ; Modern French: simarre ; Italian: zimarra ; cf. Spanish zamarra , 'sheepskin coat') derives from the Latin chimera or chimaera , possibly derived ultimately from Ancient Greek χειμέριος , cheimérios ('wintry'), originally referred to a winter overcoat (cf. the cognate mythological monster Chimaera ). Its secular precursor was worn also by the Roman Senators , and is still worn by some university professors. The origin of the chimere has been the subject of much debate; the view of it as a modification of the cope has been discarded, and it is practically prov

The Story of Chimere

Chimere first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1979, with 78 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 167 Chimeres were born — ranking #902 that year. As of 2026, Chimere ranks #13,003 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 824 Chimeres have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Chimere

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chimere is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chimere

What does the name Chimere mean?
A chimere is a garment primarily worn by Anglican bishops in choir dress, and, formally as part of academic dress.
How popular is Chimere in 2026?
In 2026, Chimere ranks #13,003 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Chimere most popular?
Chimere reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #902 that year with 167 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Chimere most popular?
Chimere has historically been most popular in Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chimere.
Is Chimere a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Chimere is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Chimere?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chimere include Tilla, Lulah, Noemie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Chimere

Chimere is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 824 births in the dataset. Chimere's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #902. Use the chart and map above to compare Chimere's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.