Ermon
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 64 living Americans carry the first name Ermon. It is a predominantly male name (92.5% of registrations). The average person named Ermon today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ermon births was 1916 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ermon. 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 Ermon is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ermons were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ermon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
64
~ 1 in 5,355,537 Americans
Peak year
1916
23 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1953 SSA rank
#3,982
Tracked since 1900
Gender
Gender distribution for Ermon
Ermon leans heavily male at 92.5% of total registrations, but 30 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ermon as a male name
- Ranked #3,982 in 1953
- 5 male births in 1953
- Peak: 1916 (18 births)
Ermon as a female name
- Ranked #5,032 in 1927
- 5 female births in 1927
- Peak: 1900 (10 births)
Popularity
Ermon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ermon from the 1900s through to the 1950s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 114 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ermon 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 Ermon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ermons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ermon
The name Ermon has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages, originating in the Middle East around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Aramaic word "aramaun," meaning "high" or "exalted." This name was particularly prevalent among various Semitic cultures, including the Phoenicians, Arameans, and early Israelites.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ermon can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it appears as the name of a mountain located in present-day Lebanon and Syria. Mount Hermon, also known as Jabal al-Sheikh or Jebel esh-Sheikh, is a prominent peak mentioned several times in the Old Testament.
In ancient Mesopotamian records, there are references to an individual named Ermon, who was a scribe and advisor to the Babylonian king Nabonidus in the 6th century BCE. This Ermon is believed to have played a significant role in the religious reforms and restoration of ancient Babylonian cults during Nabonidus' reign.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ermon was a Christian martyr from the 3rd century CE. Saint Ermon was a Roman soldier who was executed for his faith during the Decian persecution in the year 250 CE. He is venerated as a saint in various Christian traditions.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ermon was found among various European populations, particularly in regions with strong Semitic influences, such as Spain and Italy. One notable bearer of the name was Ermon de Soler, a 13th-century Catalan nobleman and military leader who participated in the Reconquista against the Moors.
In the 16th century, an Italian scientist and mathematician named Ermon Rossi made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He is credited with developing new methods for solving algebraic equations and was a pioneer in the study of logarithms.
Another historical figure named Ermon was a 17th-century French explorer and cartographer, Ermon de La Rochette. He is known for his detailed maps of the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast region, which were instrumental in the exploration and colonization of North America by the French.
People
Ermon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ermon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ermon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ermon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 64 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ermon 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 5,355,537 US residents.
Is Ermon a common name?
We classify Ermon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 398 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ermon most popular?
The single biggest year for Ermon was 1916, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ermon is about 85 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ermon a male name?
Yes, 92.5% of people registered as Ermon 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.