Niyon
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Niyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Niyon today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Niyon births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Niyon. 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 Niyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,653
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Niyon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Niyon 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 Niyon 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 Niyon
The name Niyon is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, which emerged in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "ni-yun," which roughly translates to "heavenly gift" or "divine blessing."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Niyon can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets discovered in the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. These inscriptions indicate that the name was used for both male and female individuals during that era.
In the epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature from Mesopotamia, there is a character named Niyon who is described as a wise and revered elder. This particular reference is believed to have been written around 2100 BCE, further solidifying the antiquity of the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Niyon. One of the earliest examples is Niyon of Miletus, a Greek philosopher who lived around 500 BCE and was known for his contributions to the study of natural philosophy and cosmology.
Another prominent figure was Niyon the Scribe, an Egyptian scholar and writer who lived during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the 14th century BCE. He is credited with creating some of the most beautifully illustrated papyrus scrolls of his time, which depicted scenes from Egyptian mythology and daily life.
In the realm of religion, there was Niyon the Monk, a Byzantine monk and theologian who lived in the 6th century CE. He is known for his influential writings on the nature of the Trinity and his contributions to the development of Eastern Orthodox Christian theology.
During the Renaissance period, Niyon de' Medici, an Italian nobleman and patron of the arts, played a significant role in the cultural and artistic Renaissance in Florence. He commissioned works from renowned artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and his patronage helped foster the growth of the arts during that time.
In more recent history, Niyon Kapur was an Indian freedom fighter and political activist who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1892 and became a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress, advocating for non-violent resistance and civil disobedience.
People
Niyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Niyon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Niyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Niyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Niyon 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 Niyon a common name?
We classify Niyon 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 Niyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Niyon was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Niyon 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 Niyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Niyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Niyon 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 Niyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Niyon 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 Niyon 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 Niyon as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Niyon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.