Chimene Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationshi-MEN / ʃɪˈmɛnSpanish; French
Meaning
Spanish: 'a form of the name Jimena'; French: 'heather'
Historical & Cultural Background
Chimene is derived from the Spanish name Jimena, which has historical roots in the medieval period. The name gained popularity in Spain and has connections to the legendary figure Jimena Díaz, the wife of the Cid. In French contexts, it is associated with the word for heather, a flowering plant. The name has seen variations in spelling and usage across different cultures.
Trend Summary
Chimene has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chimena
- Jimena
International Variants
- Jimena (Spanish)
- Ximena (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chimene was first seen in the United States in 1962. Chimene has ranked as high as #1067 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Chimene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chimene (1970)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | |
| NY | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |