boys' name · peaked 1942

Namon

Every Namon since 1884 — 1,121 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1899Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Namon
Peak year
1942
25 babies
All-time total
1,121
since 1884

The story of Namon

Namon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1884, 1,121 American babies have been named Namon. Its peak came in 1942, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.

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 Namon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Namon year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013 8 #9,397
2012 6 #11,810
2011
2010 5 #13,654
2009
2008 5 #13,983
2007 5 #13,786
2006 7 #10,320
2005
2004
2003 7 #9,315
2002 5 #11,909
2001
2000
1995
1990 8 #6,233
1985
1980 8 #4,811
1975 10 #3,596
1970 10 #3,206
1965
1960 10 #2,806
1955 19 #1,831
1950 15 #1,999
1945 20 #1,521
1940 14 #1,956
1935 12 #2,208
1930 18 #1,797
1925 15 #2,151
1920 20 #1,800
1915 14 #2,038
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Namon in 2025?

Namon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Namon?

1,121 babies have been named Namon in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Namon most popular?

Namon peaked in 1942, when 25 newborns received the name.

Is Namon a boy or girl name?

Namon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Namon rising or falling?

Namon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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