Jymon
Of unknown origin, a unique name possibly inspired by Jamaican roots.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jymon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jymon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jymon births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jymon. 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 Jymon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,450
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jymon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jymon 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 Jymon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jymon
The name Jymon is an uncommon one, with roots that can be traced back to ancient cultures. Its origins lie in the Sanskrit language, which was spoken in the Indian subcontinent during the ancient Vedic period, believed to have begun around 1500 BCE. The word "jymon" is derived from the Sanskrit word "jyamuna," which means "dark, dusky, or black."
This name is thought to have first appeared in Hindu scriptures and texts from ancient India. In the epic Mahabharata, which is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, there is a mention of a character named Jymon, who was a minor warrior in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jymon was a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the Vedas and his contributions to the study of Hindu philosophy and theology.
In the 12th century, there was a famous Indian poet and writer named Jymon who authored several works of poetry and literature. His works were widely celebrated during his time and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars today.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, there was a notable figure named Jymon who served as a high-ranking military commander under several Mughal emperors. He was known for his valor and strategic skills on the battlefield.
Another prominent individual with the name Jymon was a spiritual leader and guru who lived in the 18th century. He founded a religious movement that focused on devotion, meditation, and self-realization. His teachings and philosophy attracted a large following, and his legacy continues to be honored by his disciples and followers to this day.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Jymon. While not a common name in modern times, it has a rich cultural heritage and history, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and among those with connections to Sanskrit and Hindu traditions.
People
Jymon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jymon 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
Jymon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jymon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jymon 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 Jymon a common name?
We classify Jymon 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 Jymon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jymon was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jymon is about 28 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 Jymon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jymon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jymon 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 Jymon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jymon 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 Jymon 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 common is the name Jymon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jymon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.