Holding steady.
Popularity of Flemon since 1916
Babies named Flemon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Flemon's real moment was 1921.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Flemon is a rare American given name first recorded in 1916, with a peak usage year of 1921. Its trajectory has been stable, meaning it never experienced a significant rise or fall, simply remaining extremely uncommon. The origin is uncertain, but it likely either derives from the surname Flemming or was a creative coinage from the early 20th century. No top states are associated with this name, indicating no regional concentration. For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with early 20th-century vintage appeal, Flemon offers an obscure choice without any modern cultural baggage.
Flemon first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916, with its peak usage in 1921. It may be a variant of the surname Flemming, itself derived from the Old English word for a person from Flanders. Alternatively, it could be a creative coinage from the 1910s-1920s, a period that saw many invented names. Its usage has been very rare and stable, never breaking into widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Flemmon
Sibling names for Flemon
Names that share Flemon's style, for a brother or sister.
