Dymon
A masculine name believed to derive from the Greek word "daimon" meaning spirit or deity.
Name Census estimates that about 382 living Americans carry the first name Dymon. It is a predominantly female name (94.4% of registrations). The average person named Dymon today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dymon births was 2000 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dymon. 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.
People living today
382
~ 1 in 897,263 Americans
Peak year
2000
50 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,383
Tracked since 1989
Census
Dymon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 378 people with the first name Dymon, which placed it at #25,170 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#25,170
National first-name rank
People counted
378
378 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
80.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dymon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dymon is Black at 80.2%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Two or More Races (6.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Dymon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Dymon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American80.2% · 303
- White7.1% · 27
- Two or more races6.1% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Dymon
Dymon leans heavily female at 94.4% of total registrations, but 22 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Dymon as a male name
- Ranked #11,383 in 2003
- 5 male births in 2003
- Peak: 2000 (10 births)
Dymon as a female name
- Ranked #17,772 in 2010
- 5 female births in 2010
- Peak: 2000 (40 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dymon leans strongly female. 309 people counted with this name were female (81.7%), compared with 69 male bearers (18.3%).
Popularity
Dymon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dymon from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 197 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dymon 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 Dymon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dymons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Dymon, while Virginia, North Carolina, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dymon
The name Dymon is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "daimon," which referred to a supernatural being or spirit, often associated with fate or destiny.
In ancient Greek mythology, daimons were intermediary spirits between the divine and mortal realms, acting as guides or guardians. The name Dymon may have been bestowed upon individuals who were thought to possess a strong connection with these spiritual entities or were believed to have a profound understanding of the divine.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dymon can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who discussed the concept of daimons in his dialogues. However, it is unclear whether the name was used as a personal name during that time or if it was simply a philosophical term.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Dymon. One such figure was Dymon of Alexandria, a 4th-century Christian saint and martyr who was executed during the Diocletian persecution for refusing to renounce his faith. His unwavering devotion and sacrifice made him a revered figure in early Christianity.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Dymon the Wise, a 9th-century Byzantine scholar and theologian. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge and contributions to the fields of philosophy, theology, and literature. His writings and teachings had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of his era.
In the 13th century, Dymon of Auxerre was a French churchman and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties during the tumultuous period of the Hundred Years' War between England and France. His diplomatic skills and efforts to resolve conflicts earned him widespread recognition.
During the Renaissance period, Dymon Paganini, an Italian artist and sculptor from the 16th century, gained fame for his exquisite marble sculptures that adorned churches and public spaces throughout Italy. His works are now considered masterpieces of the Renaissance art movement.
Finally, in the 19th century, Dymon Mikhailovich was a Russian writer and poet who was part of the Golden Age of Russian literature. His poetic works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, capturing the essence of the Romantic era in his writings.
While the name Dymon may have ancient origins and a rich historical significance, its usage as a given name has been relatively uncommon throughout the centuries. However, the individuals who have borne this name have left their mark in various fields, from religion and philosophy to art and literature, contributing to the tapestry of human achievement and cultural heritage.
People
Dymon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dymon 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
Dymon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dymon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 382 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dymon 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 897,263 US residents.
Is Dymon a common name?
We classify Dymon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 391 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dymon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dymon was 2000, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dymon is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Dymon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 378 people with the name Dymon, or 0.13 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,170 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Dymon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Dymon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dymon leans strongly female. 309 people counted with this name were female (81.7%), compared with 69 male bearers (18.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Dymon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dymon is Black at 80.2%. The next largest groups are White (7.1%) and Two or More Races (6.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Dymon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Dymon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.2% (303 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Dymon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dymon a female name?
Yes, 94.4% of people registered as Dymon in the SSA data are female. 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 Dymon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dymon 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 Dymon 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.
How many people have Dymon as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Dymon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.