Negun
An invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Negun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Negun today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Negun births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Negun. 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 Negun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,537
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Negun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Negun 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 Negun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Negun
The name Negun has its origins in the ancient Persian language, tracing back to the Achaemenid Empire which ruled over modern-day Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and parts of Central Asia from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE. The name is derived from the Old Persian word "nagun," which means "celestial" or "heavenly."
In the ancient Zoroastrian religion, which was predominant in the Persian Empire, the name Negun was associated with the divine realm and the heavenly bodies. It was often given to children as a symbol of purity and connection to the celestial realm. Some scholars also suggest that the name may have been used to honor the Zoroastrian deity Anahita, who was the goddess of water, fertility, and wisdom.
The earliest recorded mentions of the name Negun can be found in ancient Persian inscriptions and texts from the Achaemenid era. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Negun, the son of the Persian general Ariobarzanes, who lived during the reign of Darius III (336-330 BCE). He is mentioned in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Arrian.
Another historical figure with the name Negun was a Persian prince who lived during the Parthian Empire in the 1st century BCE. He is documented in the records of the Parthian court and is believed to have been a member of the royal family.
During the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to 7th centuries CE, the name Negun continued to be used, although its popularity waned as the region underwent cultural and religious changes. One notable individual from this period was Negun, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE and was known for his contributions to Persian literature.
In the medieval era, the name Negun resurfaced in various Persian texts and literary works. A prominent figure bearing this name was Negun al-Din, a 12th-century Persian philosopher and mystic who wrote extensively on Sufism and Islamic spirituality.
Throughout history, the name Negun has been associated with celestial symbolism, purity, and a connection to the divine realm. While its usage has fluctuated over time, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia and its linguistic traditions.
People
Negun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Negun 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
Negun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Negun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Negun 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 Negun a common name?
We classify Negun 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 Negun most popular?
The single biggest year for Negun was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Negun is about 7 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 Negun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Negun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Negun 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 Negun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Negun 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 Negun 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 Negun?
See how many people share the name Negun on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.