Naymon
A masculine given name derived from the Arabic word "na'eem" meaning paradise or bliss.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Naymon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naymon today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naymon births was 1956 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naymon. 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
- • The typical person named Naymon is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Naymons were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Naymon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1956
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1956 SSA rank
#3,434
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Naymon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Naymon 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 Naymon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Naymon
The name Naymon is thought to have its origins in ancient Hebrew, derived from the word "naman," which means "pleasant" or "delightful." It is believed to have first emerged around the 6th century BC among Jewish communities in the Middle East.
During the medieval period, the name Naymon was relatively uncommon but not unheard of. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 12th-century Hebrew text, where it is mentioned as the name of a scholar from the city of Cordoba in present-day Spain.
As time progressed, the name Naymon began to spread beyond its Hebrew roots and was adopted by various cultures and communities across Europe and the Mediterranean region. It is worth noting that during this time, the spelling of the name often varied, with variations such as Nayman, Neiman, and Neyman being used interchangeably.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Naymon was a 14th-century Italian philosopher and theologian, Naymon de Faventia (born around 1320 – died circa 1390). He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, a Dutch merchant and explorer named Naymon van Noordt (1550 – 1627) gained fame for his voyages to the East Indies and his role in establishing trade routes between the Netherlands and the Spice Islands.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Naymon Freylinghausen (1719 – 1785) was a German theologian and hymnist, best known for his contributions to the Lutheran church and his collection of hymns titled "Gesangbuch."
In the 19th century, Naymon Yakovlevich Milyutin (1824 – 1912) was a prominent Russian statesman and military leader, serving as the Minister of War and playing a crucial role in modernizing the Russian armed forces.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Naymon Siegel (1901 – 1988) was an American author and screenwriter, best known for his work on several popular Hollywood films, including "The Bribe" and "The Juggler."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Naymon, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
People
Naymon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naymon 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
Naymon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naymon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naymon 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 Naymon a common name?
We classify Naymon 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, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naymon most popular?
The single biggest year for Naymon was 1956, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naymon is about 76 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 Naymon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naymon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naymon 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 Naymon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naymon 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 Naymon 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 have the name Naymon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.