Kamion
A Latin-derived name referring to a wagon or cart for hauling goods.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kamion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kamion today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamion births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamion. 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 Kamion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,480
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Kamion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamion 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 Kamion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamion
The name Kamion has its roots in the ancient Slavic languages, with its origins dating back to the 9th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Proto-Slavic word "kamen," which means "stone" or "rock." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near a rocky area or worked with stone in some capacity.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kamion can be found in the Novgorod Birch Bark manuscripts, a collection of ancient Slavic texts written on birch bark. These manuscripts, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries, contain several references to individuals bearing this name.
In the realm of historical figures, one notable bearer of the name Kamion was a Bosnian nobleman and military commander who lived in the 14th century. He played a significant role in the defense of the region against Ottoman invasions and is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles.
Another prominent figure named Kamion was a Polish artist and sculptor who lived in the 16th century. His works, primarily religious sculptures and architectural decorations, can still be found in several churches and cathedrals throughout Poland.
In the realm of literature, the name Kamion appears in the epic poem "The Tale of Igor's Campaign," a significant work of Old East Slavic literature dating back to the late 12th century. The poem mentions a character named Kamion, though the specific details of his role are subject to scholarly debate.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kamion was also found among the Czech nobility. One notable bearer was a 13th-century Bohemian nobleman who served as a military commander and diplomat under King Ottokar II.
In more recent times, Kamion was the name of a Russian painter and art teacher who lived in the 19th century. He is known for his landscapes and portraits, many of which depict scenes from rural Russia.
While the name Kamion has its roots in the Slavic languages, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions throughout history, though its exact origins and meaning may have evolved over time.
People
Kamion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kamion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamion 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 Kamion a common name?
We classify Kamion 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 Kamion most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamion was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamion is about 17 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 Kamion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamion 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 Kamion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamion 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 Kamion 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 are called Kamion?
You can see how many Americans are named Kamion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.