Khamarion
A masculine name of unknown origin, perhaps related to "Khama" (sun).
Name Census estimates that about 108 living Americans carry the first name Khamarion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khamarion today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khamarion births was 2012 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khamarion. 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.
People living today
108
~ 1 in 3,173,651 Americans
Peak year
2012
13 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,587
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Khamarion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khamarion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 58 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khamarion 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 Khamarion 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 Khamarion
The name Khamarion has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization of Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "kha" meaning "noble" and "marion" meaning "blessed one." The name was initially associated with members of the ruling class or those of high social standing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khamarion can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Ur, which was a major urban center in ancient Sumer. These inscriptions mention a High Priest named Khamarion who served in the temple of the moon god Nanna during the reign of King Shulgi in the 21st century BC.
In the ancient Akkadian Empire, which succeeded the Sumerian civilization, the name Khamarion was also used. A prominent figure bearing this name was Khamarion of Babylon, a renowned scholar and astronomer who lived in the 8th century BC. He is credited with making significant contributions to the development of the Babylonian calendar and the study of celestial movements.
During the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which ruled from 550 BC to 330 BC, the name Khamarion gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes. One notable individual was Khamarion the Wise, a Persian philosopher and advisor to King Darius I in the 5th century BC. His writings on ethics and governance were widely studied in ancient Persia.
In the ancient Greek world, the name Khamarion was occasionally used, albeit with a slightly modified spelling. One example is Khamarion of Rhodes, a skilled architect who lived in the 3rd century BC and was responsible for designing several magnificent temples and public buildings on the island of Rhodes.
Another figure of historical significance was Khamarion of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 2nd century AD during the Ptolemaic period in Egypt. He made significant contributions to the field of geometry and is credited with developing new methods for calculating the circumference of the Earth.
While the name Khamarion has its roots in ancient civilizations, it has been used across various cultures and time periods throughout history. These examples showcase the diverse historical figures who bore this name and the lasting impact they had on their respective fields and societies.
People
Khamarion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khamarion 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
Khamarion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khamarion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 108 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khamarion 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 3,173,651 US residents.
Is Khamarion a common name?
We classify Khamarion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 109 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khamarion most popular?
The single biggest year for Khamarion was 2012, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khamarion is about 14 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 Khamarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khamarion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khamarion 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 Khamarion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khamarion 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 Khamarion 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 Khamarion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.