At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025 (boys)
- #6,143 (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025 (boys)
- 14 (<0.01% of boys)
- As a girl name
- #11,932 in 2025 (7 babies)
- Peak (boys)
- #5,659 in 2024
- First recorded
- 2021
Meaning of Ymir
Ymir (pronounced EE-meer /iˌmɪər/) is a unisex appellation of Old Norse origin, etymologically linked—though with some scholarly dispute—to the Proto-Indo-European root *yem- meaning “twin,” and canonically borne by the primordial jötunn whose dismemberment by Odin and his brothers furnished the materials of the Norse cosmos. Functioning within Anglo-American naming conventions as a designation that conveys both mythopoetic gravitas and academic resonance, the name appeals particularly to those desiring a title imbued with themes of creation and elemental transformation; its cooler tonal register and formal structure further reinforce its suitability for a modern unisex choice. Usage data in the United States reveals a gradual yet discernible increase, from six instances (rank 928) in 2021 to sixteen (rank 908) in 2024, reflecting a nascent trend toward names that fuse historical depth with gender-neutral inclusivity.
How to pronounce Ymir
- Pronounced EE-meer /iˌmɪər/
Popularity of Ymir in the U.S.
Ymir was the #6,143 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 14 babies. It peaked at #5,659 in 2024. It first appears in the records in 2021. As a girl name it was #11,932 in 2025, with 7 babies.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Boys year by year, 2021–2025 5 rows
Notable people named Ymir
- Ymir Vigfusson is an Icelandic computer scientist, entrepreneur, and cybersecurity expert who co-founded Keystrike and taught at Emory University.
- Ymir Orn Gislason is an Icelandic handball player who plays for Frisch Auf Goppingen and Iceland's national team.