Unisex · #12,053 in 2026

Cimarron

Current Rank
#12,053
Peak Rank
#3,943 (1975)
Total Babies
42
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,306 (6 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,943 (42 total)
👦As Boy Name
1974
First Year
2006
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#3943
Peak Rank
42
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1985
First Year
1985
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#9306
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Cimarron

As a girl name

Cimarron first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1985, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 6 Cimarrons were born — ranking #9,306 that year. As of 2026, Cimarron ranks #9,306 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Cimarrons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cimarron first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1974, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 8 Cimarrons were born — ranking #3,943 that year. As of 2026, Cimarron ranks #12,053 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Cimarrons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cimarron

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cimarron 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 Cimarron

What does the name Cimarron mean?
Cimarron is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cimarron in 2026?
In 2026, Cimarron ranks #12,053 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Cimarron most popular?
Cimarron reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #3,943 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Cimarron a unisex name?
Yes — Cimarron is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 13% of Cimarrons assigned female and 87% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cimarron?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cimarron include Regniald, Demetres, Deana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cimarron

Cimarron is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Cimarron's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #3,943. Use the chart and map above to compare Cimarron'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.