Temon
A masculine Japanese name meaning "offering to the heavens".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Temon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Temon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Temon births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Temon. 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 Temon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#12,133
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Temon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Temon 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 Temon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Temon
The name Temon originates from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "te," meaning "life," and "mon," meaning "to create." The name signifies "creator of life" or "giver of life."
In Sumerian mythology, Temon was the name of a minor deity associated with fertility and childbirth. Though not a prominent figure in the pantheon, the name was likely given to children as a gesture of gratitude or a prayer for a safe delivery and healthy offspring.
The earliest recorded use of the name Temon can be found in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets from the ancient city of Uruk, one of the oldest cities in the world. These inscriptions date back to around 2500 BCE and include lists of names, likely used for administrative or census purposes.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Temon was a scribe who lived in the city of Nippur during the Old Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE. His name appears on several clay tablets containing legal documents and contracts.
In the 7th century BCE, a Babylonian astrologer and astronomer named Temon is mentioned in the writings of the Greek philosopher Diogenes Laertius. Temon is credited with predicting a solar eclipse, which was a significant achievement in ancient times.
During the Hellenistic period, a Greek poet named Temon from the island of Lesbos lived around 300 BCE. He is mentioned by ancient writers as a composer of lyrical poems, though none of his works have survived to the present day.
In the 2nd century CE, a Roman physician named Temon is referenced in the writings of the ancient Greek physician Galen. Temon was known for his expertise in the treatment of eye diseases and authored several medical treatises, though none of his works have survived intact.
The name Temon also appears in the historical records of the Byzantine Empire. In the 6th century CE, a Byzantine military commander named Temon led several successful campaigns against the Persians and was praised for his strategic abilities by the historian Procopius of Caesarea.
While the name Temon is relatively rare in modern times, it has a rich historical legacy spanning several ancient civilizations and cultures, from Mesopotamia to Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire. The name's association with life, creation, and fertility reflects the importance placed on these concepts in ancient societies.
People
Temon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Temon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Temon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Temon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Temon 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 Temon a common name?
We classify Temon 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 Temon most popular?
The single biggest year for Temon was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Temon is about 25 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 Temon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Temon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Temon 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 Temon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Temon 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 Temon 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 Temon?
Find out how many people share the name Temon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.