Pejmon
Masculine Persian name derived from "Payman" meaning "covenant" or "pledge".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Pejmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pejmon today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pejmon births was 1989 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pejmon. 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 Pejmon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1989
6 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#7,659
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Pejmon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Pejmon 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 Pejmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Pejmon
The name Pejmon has its origins in the Persian language, which is spoken primarily in Iran and parts of Central Asia. It dates back several centuries and is believed to have derived from the Old Persian words "pay" (meaning "beautiful") and "mun" (meaning "mind" or "soul"). The combination of these words suggests that the name Pejmon carries a meaning of "beautiful soul" or "beautiful mind."
In ancient Persia, which encompassed modern-day Iran and surrounding regions, names often held significant meanings and symbolism. They were carefully chosen to reflect desirable qualities or aspirations for the child. The name Pejmon's association with beauty and spirituality likely made it a popular choice for parents hoping to bestow these virtues upon their newborn.
While there are no specific references to the name Pejmon in ancient religious texts or historical records, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the Old Persian language, which was the lingua franca of the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BCE). This empire was one of the largest and most influential in ancient history, stretching from the Indus River in the east to Thrace and Ionia in the west.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Pejmon are found in Persian literary works and records from the medieval period, around the 10th to 14th centuries. During this time, the name was likely used primarily within the Persian cultural sphere, which included regions of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Pejmon:
1. Pejmon Bakhtiari (born 1976) is an Iranian-American actor and producer, known for his roles in films such as "The Butterfly Effect" and "Iron Man."
2. Pejmon Qalibaf (born 1968) is an Iranian politician who served as the Mayor of Tehran from 2005 to 2017.
3. Pejmon Amiri (born 1989) is a professional footballer from Iran who plays as a midfielder for Persepolis F.C. and the Iranian national team.
4. Pejmon Houshiar-Rad (born 1966) is a renowned Iranian architect and urban planner, known for his work on several landmark projects in Tehran and other cities.
5. Pejmon Niroomand (born 1971) is an Iranian-American composer and musician, known for his contributions to film scores and collaborations with various artists.
While these are just a few examples, the name Pejmon has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and significance within the Persian cultural tradition.
People
Pejmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pejmon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pejmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pejmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pejmon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Pejmon a common name?
We classify Pejmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pejmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Pejmon was 1989, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pejmon is about 36 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 Pejmon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pejmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pejmon 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 Pejmon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pejmon 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 Pejmon 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 are called Pejmon?
You can see how many Americans are named Pejmon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.