Namarion
A combination of names meaning "golden" and "fated one" of unknown origin.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Namarion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Namarion today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Namarion births was 2007 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Namarion. 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 Namarion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2007
9 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,598
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Namarion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Namarion from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 9 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Namarion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Namarion 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 Namarion 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 Namarion
The name Namarion has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "na," meaning "life," and "mar," meaning "to shine" or "to be radiant." Thus, the name Namarion is thought to signify a person who radiates life and vitality.
In the earliest known records, the name Namarion appears in cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets from the Sumerian city-state of Uruk. These ancient texts often recorded the names of individuals, providing valuable insights into the naming practices of this ancient civilization.
The name Namarion gained particular prominence during the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which lasted from around 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE. One of the most notable individuals bearing this name was Namarion of Ur, a high-ranking official and advisor to King Sargon of Akkad, who ruled from approximately 2334 BCE to 2279 BCE.
As the influence of the Sumerian and Akkadian cultures spread throughout the ancient Near East, the name Namarion found its way into other languages and cultures. In ancient Babylonian texts, dating back to around 1800 BCE, there are references to a figure named Namarion, who is described as a skilled scribe and interpreter of dreams.
During the Persian Empire, which ruled from around 550 BCE to 330 BCE, the name Namarion was associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Namarion of Persepolis, a renowned architect who is credited with designing some of the most magnificent structures in the ancient city of Persepolis, including the Apadana Palace.
In the realm of ancient Greek literature, the name Namarion appears in the works of the renowned philosopher Plato. In his dialogues, Plato mentions a character named Namarion, who is described as a wise and learned individual, well-versed in the philosophical teachings of his time.
Throughout history, the name Namarion has been carried by various individuals, each leaving their mark in their respective fields. These include Namarion of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 3rd century BCE, Namarion the Elder, a Christian monk and theologian from the 5th century CE, and Namarion al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and scholar from the 10th century Iberian Peninsula.
People
Namarion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Namarion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Namarion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Namarion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Namarion 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Namarion a common name?
We classify Namarion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Namarion most popular?
The single biggest year for Namarion was 2007, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Namarion is about 16 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 Namarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Namarion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Namarion 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 Namarion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Namarion 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 Namarion 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 Namarion?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Namarion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.