Quamon
An invented name blend of names like Quentin and Ramon.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quamon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quamon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quamon births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quamon. 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 Quamon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,883
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Quamon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quamon 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 Quamon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quamon
The name Quamon is believed to have originated from the ancient Gaelic language spoken in parts of Ireland and Scotland. Its roots can be traced back to the 5th century AD, when the region was inhabited by Celtic tribes. Quamon is derived from the Gaelic words "cuamh" meaning "hollow" and "monadh" meaning "mountain," suggesting a connection to the rugged landscapes found in these areas.
During the Middle Ages, the name Quamon was relatively uncommon but held significance among certain noble families in Ireland and Scotland. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, dated around the year 1098. The entry mentions a clan leader named Quamon mac Dubhghaill, who was involved in a territorial dispute.
In the 12th century, a Quamon O'Conchobhair is mentioned in the Book of Leinster, an important literary work that compiled various Irish prose and verse texts. This Quamon was a member of the O'Conchobhair dynasty, which ruled the Kingdom of Connacht in western Ireland.
The name Quamon gained more recognition in the 15th century, when a Scottish warrior bearing this name, Quamon MacLeod, fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence against England. MacLeod's bravery and loyalty were celebrated in several ballads and poems of the era.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Quamon O'Flaherty was a prominent leader of the Irish Confederate Catholics during the Confederate Wars (1641-1653). O'Flaherty's military campaigns against the English Parliamentary forces in the west of Ireland earned him a reputation as a skilled strategist and fierce patriot.
Another historical figure of note was Quamon Byrne, an Irish poet and scholar who lived in the late 18th century. Byrne's collection of Gaelic poetry and his efforts to preserve the Irish language and culture were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the Gaelic Revival movement.
While the name Quamon has its roots in ancient Gaelic culture, it has become relatively rare in modern times, with only a handful of recorded instances. However, the name's rich history and connection to notable figures from Ireland and Scotland's past continue to intrigue those interested in onomastic studies and Celtic heritage.
People
Quamon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quamon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quamon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quamon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quamon 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 Quamon a common name?
We classify Quamon 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 Quamon most popular?
The single biggest year for Quamon was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quamon is about 28 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 Quamon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quamon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quamon 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 Quamon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quamon 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 Quamon 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 named Quamon?
Find out how many Americans are named Quamon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.