Almon
Almon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Giver of alms, noble protector, or dweller near the almond tree.
Origin and history
Almon is an obscure traditional English name derived from surname or place-name roots, possibly connected to the word 'almoner' or an Old English compound name. It was used sparingly in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare with no recent recorded births in official U.S. data.
Popularity in the United States
1,610 babies in the United States have been named Almon since 1880. It ranks #3152 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (29 %)
- NY (15.9 %)
- ME (14.5 %)
- MI (10.1 %)
- OH (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 78 |
| 1890-1900 | 42 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 309 |
| 1920-1930 | 381 |
| 1930-1940 | 238 |
| 1940-1950 | 167 |
| 1950-1960 | 113 |
| 1960-1970 | 76 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 28 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Almon
- Almon Brown Strowger: Inventor, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- Almon was most commonly used in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s before falling out of general usage.
- One proposed origin is the medieval English term for an official who distributed charity or alms.