Goldmon
A modern invented name suggesting wealth and prosperity.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Goldmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Goldmon today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Goldmon births was 1934 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Goldmon. 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 Goldmon is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Goldmons were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Goldmon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1934
5 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1934 SSA rank
#3,890
Tracked since 1934
Popularity
Goldmon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Goldmon 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 Goldmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Goldmon
The given name Goldmon has its linguistic origins in the ancient Germanic languages. It is believed to have emerged from a combination of the Old High German words "golida" meaning "golden" and "munt" meaning "protection" or "guardianship." This suggests that the name originally carried connotations of being under the safeguard or patronage of someone or something associated with the color gold.
In the early medieval period, the name Goldmon appeared in various historical records and chronicles across Central and Western Europe, particularly in regions inhabited by Germanic tribes such as the Franks, Saxons, and Bavarians. Some scholars have proposed that the name may have held symbolic significance in certain pagan belief systems, possibly relating to the veneration of the sun or celestial deities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Goldmon was a Frankish noble who lived in the 6th century AD. He was documented as a trusted advisor and confidant to King Clovis I, the founder of the Merovingian dynasty.
In the 9th century, a Bavarian monk named Goldmon gained recognition for his scholarly works on astronomy and mathematics. He is credited with introducing the abacus to Western Europe and making significant contributions to the development of computational methods.
During the Crusades, a knight from Normandy named Goldmon de Rouen was celebrated for his bravery and valor on the battlefield. He participated in the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart and is said to have fought valiantly in the Siege of Acre in 1191.
In the 14th century, a renowned Italian artist and architect named Goldmon Pisano left a lasting legacy through his intricate sculptures and architectural designs. His masterpieces can be found adorning various churches and cathedrals throughout Italy, including the Duomo di Siena and the Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi.
Another noteworthy figure was Goldmon von Habsburg, a member of the influential Habsburg dynasty who lived in the 16th century. He served as a distinguished military commander and played a pivotal role in the Habsburg campaigns against the Ottoman Empire, earning him the respect and admiration of his contemporaries.
People
Goldmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Goldmon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Goldmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Goldmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Goldmon 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Goldmon a common name?
We classify Goldmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Goldmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Goldmon was 1934, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Goldmon is about 87 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 Goldmon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Goldmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Goldmon 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 Goldmon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Goldmon 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 Goldmon 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 have Goldmon as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.