Declining since 1992.
Popularity of Damone since 1959
Babies named Damone per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 119 |
| 1970s | 300 |
| 1980s | 203 |
| 1990s | 252 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Damone began appearing in U.S. birth records in 1959, emerging during a period when parents experimented with novel, modern-sounding names. It reached its highest usage in 1974, reflecting the tail end of the 1970s trend for names with a sleek, Italianate ending. Since 1992, however, its frequency has steadily declined, and today it is an exceptionally rare choice. The name's origins remain cloudy: while some link it to the established classical name Damon, others consider it a full-fledged modern coinage. The lack of strong ties to any single culture has allowed Damone to remain a neutral, creative option for parents seeking a distinctive name.
Damone first appeared in the United States in the mid-20th century. It may be a variant of the Greek name Damon, meaning 'tamer' or 'spirit', or it could be a modern invention combining the popular 'd' sound with the suffix '-one'. The name saw its peak usage in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Damo
Sibling names for Damone
Names that share Damone's style, for a brother or sister.
