At a glance
- In short
- Discover the unique and distinctive name Tamón for boys. With roots in multiple cultures, it offers an intriguing history and modern appeal.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#12,330)
- Babies in 2022
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,692 in 1982
- First recorded
- 1978
Meaning of Tamon
Tamón is a unique and distinctive name for boys. This name has its roots in multiple cultures and carries rich associations. The exact origin of the name Tamón is not widely known, but it has been used in various regions across the globe. It is pronounced as "tay-mon" and can be spelled in different ways, such as Taimon or Taymon. Despite not being among the most popular names, Tamón has maintained a steady occurrence in recent years in the United States. Its popularity peaked in 2001 when it ranked 13th among baby boy names. With its intriguing history and modern appeal, Tamón is a wonderful choice for parents seeking a unique name for their little one.
How to pronounce Tamon
English
- Pronounced tay-mon /teɪˈmɒn/
Popularity of Tamon in the U.S.
Tamon was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #12,330 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,692 in 1982. It first appears in the records in 1978.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1978–2022 26 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 12,330 | back (not recorded in 2015–2021) |
| 2014 | 5 | 12,108 | back (not recorded in 2012–2013) |
| 2011 | 5 | 12,287 | back (not recorded in 2010) |
| 2009 | 8 | 8,985 | ▼ 661 |
| 2008 | 9 | 8,324 | ▲ 4,045 |
| 2007 | 5 | 12,369 | ▼ 1,707 |
| 2006 | 6 | 10,662 | back (not recorded in 2005) |
| 2004 | 5 | 11,356 | ▼ 3,525 |
| 2003 | 8 | 7,831 | ▼ 776 |
| 2002 | 9 | 7,055 | ▼ 1,665 |
| 2001 | 13 | 5,390 | ▲ 2,819 |
| 2000 | 7 | 8,209 | ▼ 2,892 |
| 1999 | 12 | 5,317 | ▲ 523 |
| 1998 | 10 | 5,840 | ▲ 260 |
| 1997 | 9 | 6,100 | ▼ 565 |
| 1996 | 10 | 5,535 | ▲ 2,257 |
| 1995 | 6 | 7,792 | ▼ 1,420 |
| 1994 | 8 | 6,372 | back (not recorded in 1993) |
| 1992 | 8 | 6,128 | ▲ 1,143 |
| 1991 | 6 | 7,271 | ▼ 93 |
| 1990 | 6 | 7,178 | back (not recorded in 1989) |
| 1988 | 5 | 7,270 | ▼ 1,811 |
| 1987 | 7 | 5,459 | ▲ 467 |
| 1986 | 6 | 5,926 | back (not recorded in 1983–1985) |
| 1982 | 11 | 3,692 | back (not recorded in 1979–1981) |
| 1978 | 7 | 4,554 | new |
Notable people named Tamon
- Tamon Yamaguchi was a Japanese rear admiral who served in World War II and died at the Battle of Midway.