Armon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Armon is a Hebrew name meaning 'refuge' or 'stronghold'. It evolved from Hebrew into various forms in Latin and has gained popularity in Jewish communities. The name conveys traits of strength and security, with no direct biblical references. Today, it carries a positive image and is associated with resilience.
The name Armon is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Armon has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Armon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1882nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1991st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2388th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2451st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2056th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1664th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1798th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Armon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Armon"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrmən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Armon is derived from the Hebrew word 'armon', which means 'a place of refuge'. It is often associated with strength and security.
Meaning
refuge, stronghold
Language Evolution
Armon (Hebrew), Armonus (Latinized form), Armonius (Medieval Latin)
Historical Usage
The name Armon has seen a rise in popularity in various cultures, particularly within Jewish communities, as it embodies strong and protective qualities.
Variants & Derivatives
Arman, Armoni, Armando
Modern Popularity & Image
Armon is viewed positively today, often associated with resilience and security, making it a favored choice for parents naming their children.
Famous People
Armon Adams (American football player), Armon Meikle (American musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Armon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Armon"
"Armon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1882nd of 7545 | 277 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1991st of 6773 | 249 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2388th of 7552 | 222 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2451st of 10718 | 249 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2056th of 16616 | 526 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1664th of 24088 | 1,302 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1798th of 23106 | 1,049 |
Regional Popularity of "Armon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
42.61% 1723rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.43% 1490th/3685 |
- |
48.23% 2505th/5194 |
34.15% 2157th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.65% 1038th/4582 |
60.67% 3133rd/5164 |
29.39% 2149th/7313 |
23.06% 1721st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.33% 1288th/3984 |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
22.10% 1508th/6822 |
46.73% 2933rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Armon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Armon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Armon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.