Damon
Boy nameDamon has been given to 69,157 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1976 and currently ranks #501 for boys (2025).
Meaning & origin /ˈdeɪmən/
From Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, “to tame, subdue”).
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
69,157
Peak year
1976 (2,478 babies)
Rank in 2025
#501 for boys
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -16%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Famous people named Damon
Damon Hill
British racing driver
Damon Albarn
British musician (born 1968)
Damon Wayans
American comedian, writer, and actor (born 1960)
Damon Galgut
South African writer (1963-)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Damon.
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