Chimene
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About Chimene
Chimene is a feminine name of Spanish and French origin, derived from the Spanish name Jimena. It gained literary recognition through 'El Cid,' the medieval Spanish epic where Jimena/Chimene was the wife of the hero Rodrigo Díaz. The name may have Basque roots, possibly relating to 'semen' meaning 'son' or descendant. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, Chimene has occasional usage in France and Spain. Pronounced 'shee-MEN' or 'chee-MAIN,' the name carries an elegant, literary quality with historical associations to nobility and faithfulness. Its rarity makes it distinctive while its historical connections provide cultural depth.
Pronounced shee-MEN.
As of October 2026, Chimene ranked #12770 in US births in 1989 SSA, peaked at #1655 in 1970.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Chimene on lists
Famous Chimenes
- Chimène Badi
b. 1982, French singer
- Chimène Suleyman
London,born writer of Turkish heritage
- Chimène
protagonist in famous french 17th century love story ,Le Cid, play by Pierre Corneille
- Chimene Diaz
elder sister of actress Cameron Diaz
Chimene in pop culture
- "Chimène
ou Le Cid," a French,language opera by Antonio Sacchini