Dymere
A boy's name of African origin with 56 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Dymere hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1993, with 56 total recorded births.
Dymere is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Dymere is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dymere is a boy's baby name of African origin, a modern invented name rooted in African American naming traditions. The Dy- prefix and -mere ending create a sophisticated, contemporary sound that feels both creative and grounded.
Dymere reflects the tradition of crafting names that are uniquely one's own — original, memorable, and carrying the cultural pride of African American expressive naming.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Dymere's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Dymere softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Dymere's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dymere has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | #11983 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 29 | #10796 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | #9441 | — |
The Story of Dymere
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Dymere is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Dymere are most likely born between 1993 and 2011.
How rare is Dymere?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dymere is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 2000s with 29 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Dymere by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1993–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11150 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12816 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13004 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9863 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11382 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11171 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8561 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10376 |
| 1998 | 6 | #8798 |
| 1993 | 5 | #9150 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2018