Jemon
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "handsome" or "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jemon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jemon today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jemon births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jemon. 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 Jemon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,288
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Jemon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jemon 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 Jemon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jemon
The name Jemon is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the Iron Age. Its roots can be traced back to the word "jemona," which translates to "beautiful" or "graceful." This name gained popularity among the Hindu communities of the region, particularly in the states of Bengal and Orissa.
Jemon was commonly used as a name for both boys and girls in various parts of India. It was often associated with the Hindu god Vishnu, who is known for his beauty and grace. The name is mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas and the Puranas, where it is used to describe the divine attributes of certain deities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jemon dates back to the 6th century BCE, when it was found inscribed on a clay tablet discovered in the ancient city of Taxila, located in present-day Pakistan. This tablet is now housed in the British Museum and is considered a significant archaeological find.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jemon. One of the most famous was Jemon Bhattacharya (1490-1550), a renowned Bengali poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the development of the Bengali literary tradition. His works, such as the "Shri Krishna Vijaya," have been widely studied and celebrated.
Another prominent figure was Jemon Saha (1745-1820), a Bengali social reformer and educator who established several schools and educational institutions in the region. His efforts played a crucial role in promoting literacy and education among the underprivileged sections of society.
In the realm of music, Jemon Ghosh (1875-1950) was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Kirana gharana. He was widely acclaimed for his mastery of the Thumri and Khyal styles of music and had a significant influence on the development of Hindustani classical music.
Jemon Roy (1910-1987) was a renowned Bengali writer and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary world. His plays, such as "Shesh Raksha" and "Shapmochan," explored themes of social injustice and human struggles, and are considered masterpieces of Bengali literature.
Lastly, Jemon Chatterjee (1930-2007) was a renowned Indian scientist and engineer who played a crucial role in the development of India's space program. He was the founder of the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism and served as the director of the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad.
People
Jemon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jemon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jemon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jemon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jemon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jemon a common name?
We classify Jemon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Jemon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jemon was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jemon is about 46 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 Jemon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jemon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jemon 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 Jemon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jemon 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 Jemon 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 Americans are named Jemon?
See how many people share the name Jemon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.