Irmuun
A boy's name of Mongolian origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Irmuun hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2013, with 10 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #12976, Irmuun is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Irmuun ranks #12976 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Irmuun is a boy's baby name of Mongolian origin, from the Mongolian irmüün or irmuun, meaning 'chin' or 'sharp-faced,' also used in a broader sense to mean 'precise' or 'determined.'
Irmuun is rare outside Mongolia — a name with the clean, consonant-rich quality of Mongolian language and a direct, determined character.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Irmuun's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Irmuun follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Irmuun's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Irmuun has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #12976 | — |
| 2010s | 5 | #12866 | — |
The Story of Irmuun
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Irmuun is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Irmuun are most likely born between 2013 and 2023.
How rare is Irmuun?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Irmuun — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2013–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #12976 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12866 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2024