Dumont
A French masculine name derived from a feudal title meaning "of the mountain".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dumont. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dumont today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dumont births was 1918 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dumont. 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 Dumont. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1918
6 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,118
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Dumont: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dumont from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Dumont remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dumont 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 Dumont during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dumont
The name Dumont has its origins in the French language, derived from the words "du" meaning "of" and "mont" meaning "hill" or "mountain." This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or on a hill or mountain.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dumont can be traced back to the Middle Ages in France, where it was used as a descriptive surname for individuals residing in hilly or mountainous regions. Over time, it transitioned into being used as a given name, particularly in French-speaking areas.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Dumont was Dumont d'Urville (1790-1842), a French explorer and naval officer known for his expeditions to Antarctica and the Pacific Ocean. He made significant contributions to the fields of cartography and natural history.
Another prominent figure with the name Dumont was André Dumont (1764-1838), a French writer and politician who played an active role during the French Revolution. He served as a deputy in the National Convention and was a proponent of republican ideals.
In the field of art, the name Dumont is associated with Jacques Dumont (1701-1781), a French sculptor and engraver who was a member of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in Paris. He is known for his intricate medallions and portrait busts.
The name Dumont also has a connection to the world of literature through Auguste Dumont (1801-1884), a Belgian writer and translator. He is particularly recognized for his translations of works by prominent English authors, including William Shakespeare and Lord Byron.
In more recent history, Dumont Bergeron (1907-1994) was a Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League during the 1920s and 1930s. He was a member of the team's dynastic squads that won multiple Stanley Cup championships.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Dumont throughout history, showcasing its widespread use and significance across various fields and cultures.
People
Dumont + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dumont as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dumont: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dumont?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dumont 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dumont a common name?
We classify Dumont as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dumont most popular?
The single biggest year for Dumont was 1918, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dumont is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dumont a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dumont 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.
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.