Declining since 1999, #501 for boys today.
Popularity of Damon since 1880
Babies named Damon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 45 |
| 1900s | 87 |
| 1910s | 336 |
| 1920s | 601 |
| 1930s | 631 |
| 1940s | 923 |
| 1950s | 2,051 |
| 1960s | 8,122 |
| 1970s | 20,052 |
| 1980s | 6,328 |
| 1990s | 9,632 |
| 2000s | 8,692 |
| 2010s | 7,129 |
| 2020s | 4,201 |
Meaning & origin
Damon is a name with ancient Greek roots that entered the modern American lexicon with a steady presence. It ranked 501st in 2025, with a frequency of roughly one in every 2,828 newborn boys. The name reached its peak popularity in 1976, when it was notably more common. Since 1999, Damon has been on a gradual decline in usage, but it remains a recognizable choice. Its highest concentration of usage has been in states like New Mexico, Nevada, and Mississippi, suggesting regional appeal. The name carries an intellectual and literary air, often associated with the legendary friendship of Damon and Pythias.
Damon derives from the Greek name Δάμων (Damon), which comes from the verb δαμάζω (damazo) meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue'. In Greek mythology, Damon was a loyal friend to Pythias, and their story of devotion made the name synonymous with steadfastness. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 20th century, boosted by classic literature and film.
Where Damon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Damon” around the world
Where Damon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, Damo
Sibling names for Damon
Names that share Damon's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Claudia, Nina, Sophie, Elena, Lydia, Candace, Caressa, Carman, Chanelle, Danae, Deena, Desire, Dionna, Melanee, Stacia, Tamala, Thalia, Corissa, Delena, Devona, Diona, Jaleesa, Larhonda, Latrisha, Leda, Lisha, Nereida, Pandora, Phaedra, Rashelle, Shanise, Tashina, Teisha, Tenisha, Antigone, Aphrodite, Chanice, Chanta, Chantay, Chenelle, Cymone, Dalinda, Damara, Danaya, Dandra, Danella, Dedria, Demia, Denee, Deona, Desaree, Donica, Donyale, Donyelle, Dymon, Eboney, Janique, Jovonna, Kalise, Lasheena, Latania, Lysandra, Makalah, Nesha, Shanai, Shanteria, Shantrice, Shavone, Tarina, Tashawna, Teela, Timeka, Vernessa, Brinna, Cherika, Cortina, Cyerra, Dalexa, Damonique, Daneshia, Daniesha, Danyale, Davonna, Deanndra, Delania, Delanna, Deliyah, Delonda, Desere, Domnique, Dwana, Kaliope, Keundra, Kyisha, Lachell, Letoya, Macaria, Moneka, Monice, Ranada, Ronique, Samona, Shamara, Shanisha, Sharmayne, Talana, Tambria, Tamikia, Tanica, Telina, Tranae, Damonica, Kashara, Athenea, Atoya, Batina, Breniyah, Candas, Chandel, Chandrea, Chantrell, Chatara, Cheray, Cybele, Cyrene, Dabria, Dajai, Danean, Dannetta, Darsi, Dashonda, Desarie, Desirie, Jahniah, Jakita, Jamonica, Kadeidra, Kailena, Karmon, Kemara, Laurana, Monifah, Nemesis, Persephonie, Priseis, Quinita, Ramanda, Ramonica, Sadonna, Shabrea, Shadiamond, Shanequia, Shanessa, Shaton, Temica, Teneshia, Tequita, Tiauna
Brothers: Julian, Marcus, Xavier, Ezra, Victor, Antron, Damone, Davon, Dedric, Delon, Demond, Deon, Lemar, Leonidas, Theron, Arion, Athan, Atreus, Daemon, Dajon, Damoni, Danyel, Demetric, Demonte, Detrick, Devonne, Dione, Eros, Korben, Lamonte, Ramel, Alcides, Ayrton, Calib, Charron, Cordel, Daiel, Dajour, Dannon, Dasan, Davone, Delvon, Demone, Demoni, Dewon, Dmarcus, Domenique, Dujuan, Duron, Dwyane, Jamoni, Jarin, Javone, Jermon, Kairos, Kalon, Kymoni, Lemont, Leondre, Markese, Ravon, Rayshon, Roshaun, Shakeem, Shamon, Sylar, Tajh, Tallen, Taveon, Telvin, Teon, Teron, Tremain, Tremon, Tyvon, Alando, Antionne, Armonte, Athens, Bastion, Damere, Damonie, Damont, Danis, Danta, Deano, Dejean, Deray, Derron, Dezmon, Djimon, Hymen, Jamion, Jamond, Jamone, Jamonte, Jarmal, Jermond, Kaemon, Kaivon, Kamon, Keishaun, Kewan, Kratos, Lamonta, Larone, Montrey, Montrice, Negan, Oreste, Ronson, Tashon, Tivon, Traylon, Tremel, Tykeem, Vadhir, Eryx, Andros, Bion, Biran, Cordarryl, Daryon, Deamonte, Deddrick, Demarr, Deunte, Domonik, Gahel, Jahlon, Jarmon, Jarreau, Jemaine, Jiren, Jurell, Juvon, Jymir, Keimoni, Keymon, Kharon, Kimon, Koron, Kuron, Lamone, Latrail, Montre, Oronde, Ronon, Teven, Valin, Zedric
Names like Damon
Names whose popularity has moved with Damon's over the last 50 years.
