Almon Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AL-mun //ˈæl.mən//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'nourisher'; English: 'a variant of Almond'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Almon has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "almon," which means "hidden" or "concealed." This etymology can be traced through the biblical texts, where the name appears in the Old Testament. In particular, Almon is mentioned in the Book of Joshua (Joshua 21:18), where it refers to a city allocated to the Levites, highlighting its historical significance in ancient Israel.
The name's journey into English likely occurred through the Latin translations of the Bible, where Hebrew names were often transliterated, and subsequently through the Old French during the medieval period, as biblical names became more widely adopted in Christian contexts across Europe. Historically, the name Almon has been associated with various biblical figures and narratives, particularly within Jewish tradition.
The Levites, to whom the city of Almon was given, played a crucial role in the religious life of ancient Israel, serving as priests and caretakers of the Tabernacle. This connection to a significant religious function contributed to the name's endurance in various cultures, especially among those with Judeo-Christian backgrounds.
The name has also appeared in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, which further solidified its presence in English-speaking contexts. Culturally, Almon carries connotations of mystery and secrecy due to its meaning of "hidden." This aspect has resonated through various literary and artistic interpretations over the centuries, where themes of concealment and revelation are explored.
While diminutive forms or variations of the name may exist, Almon itself remains a distinct representation of its historical and cultural roots. Its biblical origins and the associated narratives have allowed it to maintain a place in the lexicon of names with deep historical significance.
Famous people named Almon
In this section, you will find notable people named Almon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Almon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Almon B. Strowger was an inventor best known for developing the automatic telephone exchange.
Almon C. Babcock was a businessman and philanthropist best known for his contributions to the development of the city of Los Angeles.
Almon H. Barlow was a notable American architect best known for his work on various buildings in the early 20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Almon was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Almon has ranked as high as #1727 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Alabama, New York, Maine, Michigan, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Almon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Almon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Almon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Almon.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1973 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1970 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1964 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1962 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1961 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1960 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1959 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1957 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1955 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1954 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1953 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1952 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1951 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1950 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1949 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1948 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1947 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1946 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1945 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1944 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1943 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1942 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1941 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1940 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1939 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1938 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1937 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1936 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1935 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1934 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1933 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1932 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1931 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1930 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1929 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1928 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1927 | 33 | 28 | 5 |
| 1926 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1925 | 48 | 40 | 8 |
| 1924 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1923 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1922 | 46 | 41 | 5 |
| 1921 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1920 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1919 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1918 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 1917 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1916 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1915 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1914 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1913 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1912 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1911 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1910 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1909 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1908 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1907 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1906 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1905 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1904 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1903 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1901 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1900 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1899 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1894 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1893 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1891 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1890 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1889 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1887 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1886 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1885 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1884 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1883 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1882 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1881 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1880 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Top States for Almon (1936)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |