Holding steady.
Popularity of Daemion since 1979
Babies named Daemion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Daemion is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979, with its highest usage occurring in 2006. Though it has never entered the national Top 1000, its trajectory has remained stable. The name is a stylized spelling of Damian, itself derived from the Greek Damianos, meaning 'to tame'. With its distinctive 'ae' spelling and strong resemblance to the more common Damian, Daemion appeals to parents seeking a familiar yet uncommon choice. Despite its rarity, it has no recorded associations with any specific U.S. state.
Daemion is likely a modern respelling or elaboration of Damian, which derives from the Greek name Damianos, from damazein meaning 'to tame'. The spelling with 'ae' may be influenced by Old English or stylized for distinctiveness. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and saw peak usage in the mid-2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dae, Damo, Mio
Sibling names for Daemion
Names that share Daemion's style, for a brother or sister.
