Djimon is of African origin, specifically from West Africa, where it is derived from the Mandinka 'Juwara' meaning 'peace'. It was popularized by Djimon Hounsou, a renowned Beninese actor known for his roles in films like 'Amistad', 'Gladiator', and 'Blood Diamond'.
The name Djimon experienced significant popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with a peak of 85 births in 1998. However, it has since become much less common, with fewer than 10 births per year from 2003 onwards, except for brief increases in 2007-2008 and 2009-2010. Overall, there have been a total of 255 births recorded between 1997 and 2022.