Cramon
A Scandinavian name of uncertain meaning, potentially related to words for "bent" or "crooked".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Cramon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cramon today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cramon births was 1953 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cramon. 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
- • The typical person named Cramon is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Cramons were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cramon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1953
5 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1953 SSA rank
#3,919
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Cramon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cramon 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 Cramon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cramon
The name Cramon has its origins in the ancient Celtic languages of Western Europe, likely emerging around the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root "cram," meaning "bent" or "crooked," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a geographical feature like a winding river or crooked path.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cramon can be found in the Gaulish inscriptions from the region of modern-day France. It appears as a personal name, suggesting its use among the Celtic tribes of the region during the Roman era.
In the Middle Ages, the name Cramon gained popularity in parts of what is now Germany and the Netherlands. Historical records from this period include mentions of individuals bearing the name, such as Cramon von Düren, a German knight who participated in the Crusades in the late 12th century.
The name Cramon also has a connection to the Byzantine Empire, where it was used as a variation of the Greek name "Kromon." One notable figure was Kromon Doukas, a Byzantine courtier and military commander who lived in the 11th century and played a significant role in the political intrigues of the imperial court.
During the Renaissance period, the name Cramon found its way into the artistic and intellectual circles of Italy. One example is Cramon Della Rovere, an Italian painter and architect born in 1457 who was known for his frescoes adorning churches in Rome and Florence.
In the 17th century, Cramon Vanderburg, a Dutch explorer and cartographer, gained recognition for his detailed maps of the Caribbean islands and the coastlines of South America, which facilitated further exploration and trade in the region.
Another notable figure bearing the name Cramon was Cramon von Helmholtz, a German physicist and mathematician born in 1821. He made significant contributions to the fields of electromagnetism, optics, and thermodynamics, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientists of the 19th century.
While the name Cramon has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has been carried through various regions and time periods, appearing in historical records and associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.
People
Cramon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cramon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cramon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cramon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cramon 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Cramon a common name?
We classify Cramon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cramon most popular?
The single biggest year for Cramon was 1953, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cramon is about 66 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 Cramon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cramon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cramon 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 Cramon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cramon 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 Cramon 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 common is the name Cramon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.