Declining since 2010, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Kamon since 1980
Babies named Kamon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
The name Kamon has been in consistent but very low use in the United States since first recorded in 1980. In 2025, it ranked 12,008th with an occurrence rate of 1 in 341,615 births. Its peak popularity came in 2011, after which it has followed a falling trajectory since 2010. The name has no strong regional ties, as top states are absent from the data. Likely a modern spin on Cameron or a blend of trendy sounds like 'Ka-' and '-mon,' Kamon offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet uncommon.
The name Kamon may be a variant of Cameron, which is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic cam shron meaning 'crooked nose.' Alternatively, it may be a modern invention combining sounds from popular names like Kaden and Damon. Its use as a given name in the United States dates to at least the late 20th century, with a peak in popularity in 2011.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Kami, Mon
Sibling names for Kamon
Names that share Kamon's style, for a brother or sister.
