Chimère" is a unique and intriguing French given name, derived from Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, a chimera was a monster composed of multiple animals, often depicted as having the body of a goat, the head of a lioness, and the tail of a serpent. The name Chimère itself translates to "chimera" in English. It is not particularly common, lending it an air of rarity and uniqueness.
It seems the name Chimere experienced significant popularity in its early years, with a peak of 167 births in 1980. However, its usage has greatly diminished over time, dropping to single digits by 1987 and remaining quite low since then. Despite this decline, the name Chimere has still been given to 824 children in total between 1979 and 2015.