Imon Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EYE-mun //ˈaɪ.mən//
Origin: Irish; Hebrew
Meaning: Irish: 'son of the warrior'; Hebrew: 'faithful'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Imon has its roots in the Hebrew name "Immanuel," which translates to "God is with us." This name was adopted into Greek as "Emmanouel" and later into Latin as "Immanuel." The name made its way into Old French and eventually into English, primarily through biblical texts, particularly in reference to the prophecy of the birth of Jesus Christ found in the Book of Isaiah. The name Immanuel appears in the Old Testament and has been a significant name in Christian theology, symbolizing divine presence and support.
Throughout history, the name has been associated with various religious figures and saints, notably in the context of Christianity. The use of the name Immanuel was solidified in the Christian tradition through its mention in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Matthew, where it is cited in relation to the birth of Jesus.
This connection to a pivotal figure in Christianity has contributed to the name's enduring significance in religious contexts. Culturally, the name Imon, as a variant of Immanuel, carries connotations of hope and faith, reflecting the belief in divine companionship.
The name has been embraced in various cultures, often linked to themes of protection and guidance. The diminutive form "Immy" may also be encountered, though less frequently, and serves to highlight the affectionate and personal aspects of the name.
Overall, Imon and its variants have maintained a presence in religious and cultural narratives, symbolizing a connection to the divine.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Imon was first seen in the United States in 1922.
Imon has ranked as high as #1352 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Imon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Imon 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 Imon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Imon
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Imon.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |