Kamon

Kamon is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Kamon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kamon

Kamon belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kamon first appears in Social Security records in 1980. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4888 in 1999, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 329 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kamon in US records

First recorded (US)
1980
Best US rank
#4888 in 1999
Peak year
2011
Total since 1880
329

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kamon mean?

The meaning of Kamon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kamon a boy or girl name?

Kamon is a boy name.

What origin is the name Kamon?

Kamon comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Kamon?

Kamon first appears in US records in 1980. Its best-ever ranking was #4888 in 1999, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.