Kaymon
A name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Kaymon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaymon today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaymon births was 2008 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaymon. 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 Kaymon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
2008
10 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,328
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Kaymon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaymon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 44 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaymon 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 Kaymon 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 Kaymon
The name Kaymon is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with its roots traced back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the combination of two words, "cae," meaning "key," and "mund," signifying "protector" or "guardian." This composite name was likely given to individuals who were entrusted with safeguarding important possessions or overseeing significant responsibilities within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaymon can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record dating back to the late 9th century. The chronicle mentions a nobleman named Kaymon who played a pivotal role in the defense of Wessex against Viking invaders during the reign of King Alfred the Great (849-899 CE).
In the 11th century, a renowned scholar and cleric named Kaymon of Canterbury (1020-1089) gained recognition for his contributions to the study of Latin literature and his teachings at the prestigious Canterbury Cathedral. His works and teachings influenced generations of scholars during the medieval period.
During the Crusades, a knight named Kaymon de Montfort (1135-1187) distinguished himself in the Third Crusade, serving under the command of Richard the Lionheart. He was lauded for his bravery and unwavering loyalty on the battlefield, earning him a place in the historical accounts of the time.
In the 16th century, an English explorer and navigator named Kaymon Hawkins (1562-1622) gained notoriety for his daring voyages to the West Indies and the Americas. His expeditions and encounters with indigenous populations were documented in his journals, providing valuable insights into the era's exploration and colonization efforts.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kaymon was the French philosopher and writer Kaymon Descartes (1596-1650), widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century. His contributions to the fields of mathematics, physics, and metaphysics, as well as his famous philosophical statement, "I think, therefore I am," have left an indelible mark on Western thought.
People
Kaymon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaymon 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
Kaymon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaymon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaymon 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 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Kaymon a common name?
We classify Kaymon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaymon most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaymon was 2008, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaymon 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 Kaymon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaymon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaymon 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 Kaymon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaymon 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 Kaymon 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 Kaymon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Kaymon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.