Armonn
A masculine name of Old French origin meaning "bearlike strength".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Armonn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Armonn today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Armonn births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Armonn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Armonn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#10,904
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Armonn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Armonn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Armonn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Armonn
The name Armonn is believed to have originated in the Brittonic Celtic language spoken in ancient Britain. It likely stems from the Old Brythonic word "armunn," meaning "bear" or "bear-like." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone with a bear-like appearance or characteristics, such as strength and courage.
Armonn can be traced back to the early medieval period in the Welsh and Breton regions of Britain. It was a popular name among the ancient Britons and was often given to warriors and leaders, possibly as a sign of respect for their bravery and power. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 6th century AD, when it appeared in various Welsh genealogies and historical records.
In the 9th century, an influential figure named Armonn ap Gwriad was mentioned in the Annales Cambriae, a medieval chronicle of Welsh history. He was a prince and military leader who played a significant role in defending his kingdom against Viking raids. Another notable bearer of the name was Armonn Fychan, a 12th-century Welsh nobleman and landowner who was involved in several conflicts with neighboring lords.
The name Armonn also has connections to the Arthurian legends, with some scholars suggesting that it may have been an alternative name for the legendary figure Arawn, the king of the Otherworld in Welsh mythology. In the medieval poem "Culhwch and Olwen," Arawn is described as a powerful and formidable ruler, further reinforcing the name's association with strength and bravery.
During the Middle Ages, the name Armonn spread to other parts of Europe, particularly France and Germany, where it evolved into various forms such as Armin, Armond, and Armand. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Armand Jean du Plessis, better known as Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), a powerful statesman and chief minister under King Louis XIII of France.
Another notable figure with the name was Armand Duval (1833-1916), a French painter and engraver who was part of the Barbizon school of landscape artists. In Germany, Armonn von Siebold (1832-1900) was a prominent ophthalmologist and professor who made significant contributions to the field of eye surgery.
While the name Armonn has faded in popularity over the centuries, it remains a fascinating example of how ancient Celtic roots have influenced naming traditions across Europe, carrying with it a rich history and associations with strength, courage, and leadership.
People
Armonn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Armonn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Armonn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Armonn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Armonn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Armonn a common name?
We classify Armonn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Armonn most popular?
The single biggest year for Armonn was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Armonn is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Armonn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Armonn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Armonn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Armonn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Armonn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Armonn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Armonn?
Find out how many Americans are named Armonn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.