Dilmon
A modern invented name likely derived from the French "Dilmunn" meaning island paradise.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Dilmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dilmon today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dilmon births was 1920 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dilmon. 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 Dilmon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#3,936
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Dilmon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dilmon 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 Dilmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dilmon
The given name Dilmon originates from the ancient Aramaic language, an ancient Semitic language that was widely spoken in the Middle East during the 8th century BCE to the 7th century CE. This name is believed to have roots in the word "dilman," which means "everlasting" or "eternal" in Aramaic.
In the ancient Aramaic culture, names often carried deep symbolic meanings, and Dilmon was likely given to individuals with the hope of bestowing upon them a long and prosperous life. The name's association with eternity and longevity made it a popular choice among the Aramaic-speaking populations of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dilmon can be found in the ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets from the 6th century BCE. These tablets contain records of individuals bearing this name, suggesting its widespread use in the region during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Dilmon. One such individual was Dilmon the Scribe, who lived in the 5th century BCE and was renowned for his exceptional calligraphic skills and his contributions to the preservation of ancient texts.
Another famous bearer of the name was Dilmon the Astronomer, a scholar who lived in the 3rd century BCE and made significant advancements in the field of astronomy. His work played a crucial role in the development of early astronomical theories and calculations.
During the Byzantine era, Dilmon the Architect rose to prominence for his innovative architectural designs and his contributions to the construction of several iconic buildings in the region, including the famous Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).
In the 9th century CE, Dilmon the Physician was a renowned medical practitioner whose groundbreaking work on herbal remedies and treatments helped advance the field of medicine during that time period.
The name Dilmon also found its way into religious texts and scriptures, further solidifying its significance in ancient cultures. One such example is the Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish religious text, which mentions an individual named Dilmon as one of the righteous individuals who lived before the great flood.
While the name Dilmon may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical legacy and deep-rooted connections to ancient cultures and languages have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history.
People
Dilmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dilmon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Dilmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dilmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dilmon 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 - US residents.
Is Dilmon a common name?
We classify Dilmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Dilmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dilmon was 1920, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dilmon is about 0 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 Dilmon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dilmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dilmon 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 Dilmon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dilmon 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 Dilmon 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 are named Dilmon?
Want to know how many Americans are named Dilmon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.