Dymon
Primarily a girl's name of Greek origin with 369 recorded births. Also given to 22 boys.
Meaning & Origin
a male surname
Dymon is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, a phonetic spelling of Diamond, from the Greek adamas meaning 'unconquerable' or 'invincible' — the hardest naturally occurring substance, a gem of supreme value.
Dymon as a spelling strips the name to its essential sound — bold, clear, and completely unforgettable. Diamond as a word-name has been used in African American naming traditions as an expression of worth and strength. Dymon carries all of that power.
EtymologyShow more
Dymon first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1989. First appearing in the 1980s, Dymon emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dymon has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #17772 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 175 | #8848 | — |
| 1990s | 184 | #5430 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #12953 | — |
The Story of Dymon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Dymon is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Dymon are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.
How rare is Dymon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dymon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 1990s with 184 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dymon by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Dymon per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1989–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | #17772 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18079 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12935 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9717 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8375 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12147 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7954 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7313 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4803 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3807 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3349 |
| 1999 | 33 | #3652 |
| 1998 | 23 | #4685 |
| 1997 | 26 | #4158 |
| 1996 | 30 | #3656 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7183 |
| 1994 | 21 | #4730 |
| 1993 | 17 | #5490 |
| 1992 | 12 | #7171 |
| 1991 | 10 | #8144 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Dymon as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Dymon has also been given to 22 boys in the U.S. since 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2010