Kamon
Every Kamon since 1980 — 334 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kamon
Kamon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,957 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 334 American babies have been named Kamon. Its peak came in 2011, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kamon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kamon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,957 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,101 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,073 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,407 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,476 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,868 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,936 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,379 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,148 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,298 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,819 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,211 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,034 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,474 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,574 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,726 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,988 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,766 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,503 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,345 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,918 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,444 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,329 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,596 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,757 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kamon in 2025?
Kamon ranked #12,957 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kamon?
334 babies have been named Kamon in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kamon most popular?
Kamon peaked in 2011, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Kamon a boy or girl name?
Kamon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kamon rising or falling?
Kamon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.