Chimera
girl nameChimera entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #5824 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#5824
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8308 |
| 1990s | #13386 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
| 2010s | #15902 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Chimera are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Chimera alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chimera in 2025?
- Chimera is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chimera most popular?
- Chimera peaked in 1983, reaching #5824 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chimera with classmates?
- Chimera will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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