Holding steady.
Popularity of Djimon since 1997
Babies named Djimon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Djimon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997, and its peak usage came the following year in 1998. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but extremely low level of use, never entering the top 1000. It likely draws inspiration from the given name of actor Djimon Hounsou, who was born in Benin and gained fame in the late 1990s. The name has no traditional etymology and is best understood as a modern coinage. Its rarity means it has never been associated with any top states or significant demographic patterns.
Djimon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997, likely as a respelling or creative variant of existing names such as Jemon, Damon, or the West African name Djimon (as in actor Djimon Hounsou). No traditional etymological root has been established. The name remains rare and has primarily been used for boys.
Sibling names for Djimon
Names that share Djimon's style, for a brother or sister.
