Damon Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Damon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Damon?
Damon is spelled D-A-M-O-N. The name has 5 letters.
Damon at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Damon may derive from the Greek verb “damao,” meaning “to tame” or “subdue.”
- Origin
- Damon is commonly associated with ancient Greek origins, linked to classical literature and history.
- Pronunciation
- DAY-muhn · 2 syllables
Damon Popularity in 2025
Rank#501
Recorded Births604
- Boys usage fell 47 places to #501 and recorded 86 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Damon Mean?
Damon may derive from the Greek verb “damao,” meaning “to tame” or “subdue.”
Origin: Damon is commonly associated with ancient Greek origins, linked to classical literature and history.
How Do You Pronounce Damon?
PronunciationDAY-muhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Damon?
- History
- The name Damon appears in classical Greek stories, notably in the legend of Damon and Pythias, which symbolizes loyalty and friendship.
Damon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 604 | #501 |
| 2024 | Boys | 690 | #454 |
| 2023 | Boys | 743 | #425 |
| 2022 | Boys | 744 | #424 |
| 2021 | Boys | 727 | #424 |
| 2020 | Boys | 693 | #430 |
| 2019 | Boys | 651 | #460 |
| 2018 | Boys | 718 | #427 |
| 2017 | Boys | 709 | #438 |
| 2016 | Boys | 700 | #442 |
| 2015 | Boys | 719 | #427 |
| 2014 | Boys | 764 | #406 |
| 2013 | Boys | 796 | #378 |
| 2012 | Boys | 722 | #403 |
| 2011 | Boys | 682 | #414 |
| 2010 | Boys | 668 | #419 |
| 2009 | Boys | 521 | #516 |
| 2008 | Boys | 585 | #472 |
| 2007 | Boys | 674 | #428 |
| 2006 | Boys | 782 | #381 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,007 | #321 |
| 2004 | Girls | 6 | #14,179 |
| 2004 | Boys | 992 | #314 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,022 | #298 |
When Was Damon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1976 · Boys
2,453 recorded births
National rank #104
1974 · Boys
2,360 recorded births
National rank #110
1977 · Boys
2,357 recorded births
National rank #112
1975 · Boys
2,280 recorded births
National rank #114
Where Damon Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #267 | 11 |
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| MS | #312 | 10 |
| NE | #335 | 7 |
| KS | #352 | 10 |
| AR | #353 | 9 |
| WA | #364 | 20 |
| FL | #394 | 49 |