Emon
A name of Arabic origin meaning "trustworthy" or "faithful".
Name Census estimates that about 676 living Americans carry the first name Emon. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Emon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emon births was 2023 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emon. 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
676
~ 1 in 507,033 Americans
Peak year
2023
31 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,093
Tracked since 1980
Gender
Gender distribution for Emon
Emon leans heavily male at 86.9% of total registrations, but 90 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Emon as a male name
- Ranked #4,093 in 2024
- 26 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (31 births)
Emon as a female name
- Ranked #13,915 in 2010
- 7 female births in 2010
- Peak: 1997 (12 births)
Popularity
Emon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 193 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Emon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emon 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 Emon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Emon
The name Emon is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to ancient civilizations in the Middle East. The name is derived from the Arabic word "amn," which means security, peace, or safety. It is also possible that the name is a variation of the Arabic name Amin, which has a similar meaning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emon can be found in historical documents from the medieval Islamic era. During this period, the name was particularly popular among Arab scholars and intellectuals, who valued the ideas of peace, security, and intellectual pursuits.
In the 12th century, a prominent Arab philosopher and polymath named Emon Al-Farabi gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and political philosophy. Born in modern-day Kazakhstan, Al-Farabi's works had a significant impact on the development of Islamic and Western thought.
Another notable figure with the name Emon was Emon Al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic theologian and philosopher who lived during the 11th and 12th centuries. Al-Ghazali is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islamic philosophy, and his writings on theology, mysticism, and jurisprudence have had a lasting impact on Islamic thought and culture.
In the realm of literature, the name Emon was borne by Emon Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet who lived during the 11th and 12th centuries. Khayyam is best known for his contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry, as well as his profound and thought-provoking poetry, which often explored themes of love, life, and the human condition.
Moving forward in time, the name Emon also gained prominence in other parts of the world. In the 19th century, Emon Pasha was a prominent Ottoman statesman and military leader who played a crucial role in the modernization of the Ottoman Empire. He is remembered for his efforts to reform the military and introduce Western-style education and institutions.
Another notable figure with the name Emon was Emon Lutfullah, an Indian Muslim scholar and theologian who lived during the 16th century. Lutfullah was a prominent figure in the Naqshbandi Sufi order and is known for his contributions to Islamic mysticism and spiritual teachings.
While the name Emon has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, gaining popularity in various parts of the world over the centuries. The name continues to hold significance for its associations with peace, security, and intellectual pursuits, reflecting the enduring impact of the individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
People
Emon + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 676 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emon 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 507,033 US residents.
Is Emon a common name?
We classify Emon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 686 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emon most popular?
The single biggest year for Emon was 2023, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emon is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emon a male name?
Yes, 86.9% of people registered as Emon 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.