Imron
A masculine Arabic name meaning "high place" or "elevated".
Name Census estimates that about 157 living Americans carry the first name Imron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Imron today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Imron births was 2022 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Imron. 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
157
~ 1 in 2,183,149 Americans
Peak year
2022
23 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,290
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Imron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Imron from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 95 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Imron 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 Imron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Imrons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Imron
The name Imron is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the early centuries of Islam. Imron is derived from the root word "amr," which means "command" or "order." The name is closely linked to the Islamic faith and is often associated with religious and spiritual connotations.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Imron is particularly significant as it refers to the father of the Prophet Moses, known as Imran in Arabic. This association with the biblical figure Amram, who was one of the leaders of the Israelites, adds a layer of reverence and historical significance to the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Imron can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, the story of Imran and his family, including his wife Hannah and their son Moses, is recounted, highlighting the importance of this name in Islamic tradition.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Imron. One prominent figure was Imron bin Husayn (594-671 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned scholar of Islamic law. Another notable bearer of the name was Imron al-Qays (c. 475-545 CE), a pre-Islamic Arab poet renowned for his elegies and odes.
In more recent times, Imron Cotan (1896-1957) was an Indonesian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the country's literary and cultural movements during the early 20th century. Imron Hosein (born 1942) is a contemporary Islamic scholar and author from the Caribbean, known for his works on Islamic eschatology and geopolitics.
Imron Khan (born 1952) is a Pakistani cricketer who captained the national team and led them to their first and only World Cup victory in 1992. He later pursued a career in politics and served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022.
While the name Imron has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and can be found among various communities around the world. The name carries a rich historical legacy and continues to be cherished for its spiritual and cultural significance.
People
Imron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Imron as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Imron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Imron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 157 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Imron 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 2,183,149 US residents.
Is Imron a common name?
We classify Imron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 158 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Imron most popular?
The single biggest year for Imron was 2022, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Imron is about 6 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 Imron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Imron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Imron 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 Imron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Imron 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 Imron 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 Imron as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Imron on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.