Imarion
A boy's name of African origin with 44 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 44 babies have been named Imarion in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Imarion is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Imarion is a boy's baby name from African American naming traditions, a creative elaboration on Marion, which ultimately derives from Mary (from Hebrew, meaning 'wished-for child' or 'sea of bitterness'). The Im- prefix transforms a traditionally feminine name into a distinctly masculine one with a fresh, individualized identity.
Marion has a long history as both a male and female name — male Marions include Swamp Fox Francis Marion and actor John Wayne (born Marion Morrison). Imarion takes that flexibility and runs with it, creating something new that carries historical resonance without being bound by it.
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Imarion first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2002. A twenty-first-century entry, Imarion belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its African classification suggests a path from african 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
Imarion has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 39 | — |
The Story of Imarion
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Imarion is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Imarion are most likely born between 2002 and 2015.
How rare is Imarion?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Imarion is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2000s with 39 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2002–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | #12871 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13079 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5395 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9298 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9026 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11342 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2019