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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ymir — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Yma|Ynez
Norse◈ Unisex · 58% boy · 42% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Ymir

◈

EE-mir · 2 syllables

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Boy
#5867
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#5867
Popularity score: 12
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#5867 in 2024
5yr
+627 ranks
Velocity
+627
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#13383
Popularity score: 4
→ Stable
Peak
#13383 in 2024
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #5867 · Rising since 2021

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Norse boy names
Ymir

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #5867

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #13383 · Rising since 2021

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Norse girl names
Ymir

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13383

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+627 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Ymir is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
75
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NorseMythologicalUnisex2-syllableRareStrongNaturePrimalCosmic
Character
primordial powercosmic creationancient wisdomfoundational strengthchaotic energy
STRONG
High confidence

Ymir is a Norse unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5867 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +627 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5867 · very rare
Ymir at a Glance
Meaning:In Norse mythology, Ymir is the primordial giant whose body was used to create the world. The name likely derives from roots meaning 'noise' or 'roaring,' reflecting chaos and primal force.
Language root:Old Norse · Proto-Germanic
Peak rank:#5867 in 2024
5yr change:+627 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #5867 · Girl #13383
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
EmirIvorIsmarAnderAmir
Similar Style
LeifSoren◈Stellan◈Caspian◈Odin
Works well with
SigridAstridViggoKai◈FreyaBirchWilder◈
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Leif
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↓ Declining
Soren◈
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→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Odin
Norse · #479
↓ Fading
Axel
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ymir · Overview
Summary

Ymir is a Norse unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5867 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Ymir scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 627 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
58% boy · 42% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Mythological · Nature character
Ymir carries a bold, grounded, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Ymir is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
ymir.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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