Irmuun
A masculine name originating from Mongolian roots, possibly meaning "guardian" or "protector."
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Irmuun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Irmuun today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Irmuun births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Irmuun. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Irmuun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,976
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Irmuun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Irmuun 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 5 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
Irmuun 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 Irmuun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Irmuun
The name Irmuun originates from the ancient Sumerian language, with roots tracing back to around 3500 BCE in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "ir" meaning "city" and "muun" meaning "to establish" or "to found," suggesting a connection to the establishment or founding of cities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Irmuun can be found in the cuneiform tablets of the ancient Sumerian city-state of Uruk, where it was used to refer to a prominent architect and urban planner from around 2700 BCE. This individual is believed to have been responsible for the design and construction of several significant public buildings and structures within the city.
In the later Akkadian period, around 2300 BCE, the name Irmuun appears in various administrative records and inscriptions, indicating its continued use among the ruling classes and nobility. It is also mentioned in some ancient Mesopotamian mythological texts, where it is associated with the god Enki, the Sumerian deity of craftsmanship, knowledge, and creation.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Irmuun. One such figure was Irmuun of Lagash, an influential architect and engineer who lived around 2200 BCE and is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of the famous Ziggurat of Ur, a monumental stepped temple dedicated to the moon god Nanna.
Another prominent figure was Irmuun the Scribe, a renowned scholar and writer who lived in the city of Nippur during the Old Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE. He is known for his extensive collection of literary works and philosophical treatises, many of which have been preserved and studied by modern scholars.
In the Neo-Assyrian period, around 700 BCE, there was Irmuun the Astronomer, a renowned scholar and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the development of the ancient Mesopotamian calendar system.
During the Achaemenid Persian Empire, around 500 BCE, Irmuun the Architect was a highly respected figure known for his innovative architectural designs and his involvement in the construction of several important buildings and monuments, including portions of the famous city of Persepolis.
Lastly, Irmuun the Poet was a celebrated writer and artist who lived in the city of Babylon during the Parthian period, around 100 BCE. He is remembered for his lyrical works, which often drew inspiration from ancient Sumerian mythology and celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Mesopotamia.
People
Irmuun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Irmuun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Irmuun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Irmuun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Irmuun 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Irmuun a common name?
We classify Irmuun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Irmuun most popular?
The single biggest year for Irmuun was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Irmuun is about 7 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 Irmuun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Irmuun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Irmuun 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 Irmuun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Irmuun 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 Irmuun 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 Irmuun as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.