Nymir
Every Nymir since 2002 — 432 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nymir
Nymir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,204 in 2025 with 65 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 432 American babies have been named Nymir. Its peak came in 2025, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nymir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nymir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | #2,204 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2,335 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,358 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2,903 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,343 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,987 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,077 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,600 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,642 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,627 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,333 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,607 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,921 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,766 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,565 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,815 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,451 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,461 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,504 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,343 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,955 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nymir in 2025?
Nymir ranked #2,204 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 65 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nymir?
432 babies have been named Nymir in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nymir most popular?
Nymir peaked in 2025, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Nymir a boy or girl name?
Nymir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nymir rising or falling?
Nymir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.