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Filmon

FIL-mun /ˈfɪl.mən/

At a glance

In short
Filmon is a unique and strong name for a baby boy with origins in Eritrea, pronounced as FIL-mun (/ˈfɪl.mən/) in English.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1994 (#8,800)
Babies in 1994
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#6,816 in 1993
First recorded
1990

Meaning of Filmon

Filmon is a unique and strong name for a baby boy. It has origins in Eritrea, a country located in the Horn of Africa. While the name doesn't have any specific associations or notable figures attached to it, its rarity makes it an appealing choice for parents looking for an uncommon and distinctive name for their son. In the United States, the name Filmon was given to a small number of boys over the years, with varying occurrences and ranks. Despite its limited usage, Filmon carries an air of individuality and charm that sets it apart from more common names.

How to pronounce Filmon

English

Popularity of Filmon in the U.S.

Filmon was last recorded in the U.S. in 1994, ranked #8,800 with 5 babies. It peaked at #6,816 in 1993. It first appears in the records in 1990.

Bar and line chart: Filmon in the U.S., 1990–1994. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 1993 and 5 in 1994. Line: rank among boy names, peak #6,816 in 1993, #8,800 in 1994.
  • Boys named Filmon (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1990–1994. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1990⁠–⁠1994 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
199458,800▼ 1,984
199376,816back
199058,117new

Notable people named Filmon

  • Filmon Ghirmai is a German runner known for competing in the 3000 meter steeplechase.
  • Filmon Ande is an Eritrean long-distance runner who placed 22nd at the 2019 World Cross Country Championships.
  • Filmon Tseqay is an Eritrean footballer who plays for the Eritrea national team.