Dream or delusion
Derived from the French word 'chimère', which refers to a dream, an illusion, or a mythological fire-breathing creature. In a modern context, it suggests a whimsical or visionary quality, though it is historically associated with an unattainable fancy.
Less common today
Chimere isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,715 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
