Armon Boy

Popularity: #854 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AR-mun //ˈɑːr.mən//

Origin: Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning: Hebrew: 'song'; Arabic: 'brave'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Armon has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "armon" (אַרְמוֹן), which translates to "palace" or "fortress." This term is often associated with strength and protection, reflecting the significance of a stronghold in ancient cultures. The name entered the English language through various translations of biblical texts, particularly during the medieval period when Hebrew names were adapted into Latin and subsequently into Old French before reaching English.

The transition from Hebrew to Latin likely occurred through the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, and later through the Vulgate, the Latin version of the Bible, which was widely used in the Christian world from the late 4th century onward. Historically, the name Armon is linked to biblical references, although it does not appear as a personal name in canonical texts.

Instead, it is associated with the concept of a stronghold or a place of refuge, which resonates with various figures in the Bible who sought safety and strength. The name's significance can be traced back to the ancient Near Eastern cultures where fortifications were central to community life and survival.

The use of such terms in religious texts contributed to their endurance in various forms across different cultures and languages. Culturally, the name Armon evokes themes of security and stability, qualities that have been valued throughout history.

It symbolizes a protective environment, which has made it a meaningful choice in various traditions. The name may also have diminutive forms or variations that reflect its historical context, although these are less documented.

Overall, Armon carries a rich heritage that underscores the importance of strength and refuge in human experience.

Famous people named Armon

In this section, you will find notable people named Armon. 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 Armon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Armon Adams is a musician best known for his work with the band The Armon Trio.

Armon H. is a social media influencer best known for his lifestyle and travel content on Instagram.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Armon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Armon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Armon was first seen in the United States in 1902.

Armon has ranked as high as #2802 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, and Missouri.

In the past 5 years the name Armon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Armon 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 Armon 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 Armon.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 84 84
2024 124 124
2023 143 143
2022 117 117
2021 77 77
2020 75 75
2019 98 98
2018 115 115
2017 86 86
2016 48 48
2015 58 58
2014 49 49
2013 59 59
2012 58 58
2011 76 76
2010 62 62
2009 57 57
2008 64 64
2007 80 80
2006 62 62
2005 96 96
2004 78 78
2003 77 77
2002 85 85
2001 93 93
2000 99 99
1999 111 111
1998 120 120
1997 84 84
1996 69 69
1995 46 46
1994 36 36
1993 48 48
1992 39 39
1991 37 37
1990 31 31
1989 33 33
1988 33 33
1987 23 23
1986 38 38
1985 13 13
1984 16 16
1983 20 20
1982 23 23
1981 21 21
1980 35 35
1979 27 27
1978 25 25
1977 22 22
1976 19 19
1975 17 17
1974 14 14
1973 13 13
1972 15 15
1971 10 10
1970 12 12
1969 6 6
1968 8 8
1967 8 8
1966 6 6
1965 12 12
1964 7 7
1963 14 14
1962 8 8
1961 8 8
1960 20 20
1958 12 12
1957 14 14
1956 21 21
1955 10 10
1954 14 14
1953 16 16
1952 13 13
1951 10 10
1950 7 7
1949 10 10
1948 13 13
1947 14 14
1946 11 11
1945 13 13
1944 10 10
1943 15 15
1942 9 9
1941 11 11
1940 14 14
1939 11 11
1938 10 10
1937 9 9
1936 17 17
1935 13 13
1934 20 20
1933 17 17
1932 12 12
1931 13 13
1930 19 19
1929 17 17
1928 19 19
1927 11 11
1926 20 20
1925 19 19
1924 16 16
1923 18 18
1922 16 16
1921 23 23
1920 15 15
1919 17 17
1918 12 12
1917 21 21
1916 21 21
1915 15 15
1914 16 16
1913 13 13
1912 11 11
1911 8 8
1902 5 5

Top States for Armon (2024)

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
NC 11
12%
MO 10
11%
GA 10
11%
FL 9
9%
TX 8
8%
VA 7
7%
MS 7
7%
AL 6
6%
OH 6
6%
IL 6
6%
MI 5
5%
SC 5
5%
TN 5
5%