Psymon
A name of Greek origin meaning "the soul's messenger".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Psymon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Psymon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Psymon births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Psymon. 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 Psymon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,828
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Psymon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Psymon from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Psymon 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 Psymon 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 Psymon
The name Psymon finds its origins in the ancient Greek language, with roots dating back to the classical era of Greece in the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "psyche," which means "soul" or "mind," combined with the suffix "-mon," which denotes a person or entity associated with a particular concept.
In Greek mythology, Psyche was the personification of the human soul, often depicted as a beautiful young woman. The name Psymon, therefore, could be interpreted as "one who is connected to the soul" or "one who possesses a deep understanding of the mind."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Psymon can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his dialogues, Plato often discussed the concept of the soul and its connection to the human experience.
Throughout history, the name Psymon has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Psymon of Athens (c. 430 BC - c. 380 BC), a Greek playwright known for his tragedies and comedies, which explored themes of human nature and the human condition.
2. Psymon the Hermit (c. 960 AD - c. 1030 AD), a Byzantine monk and mystic renowned for his ascetic lifestyle and spiritual teachings.
3. Psymon de Beauvais (c. 1200 AD - c. 1270 AD), a French scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on logic and metaphysics.
4. Psymon Forman (1552 - 1611), an English astrologer and occultist who gained fame for his astrological predictions and writings on the occult.
5. Psymon Newcomb (1835 - 1909), a Canadian-American mathematician, astronomer, and economist who made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and economics.
While the name Psymon is not as common as some other names, it has maintained a presence throughout various cultures and time periods, reflecting the enduring fascination with the human mind, soul, and the exploration of profound philosophical and spiritual concepts.
People
Psymon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Psymon 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
Psymon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Psymon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Psymon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Psymon a common name?
We classify Psymon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Psymon most popular?
The single biggest year for Psymon was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Psymon is about 19 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 Psymon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Psymon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Psymon 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 Psymon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Psymon 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 Psymon 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 Psymon as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.