Holding steady.
Popularity of Damyon since 1974
Babies named Damyon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Damyon is an uncommon American respelling of Damian, first recorded in 1974. The name reached its peak usage in 2001, and has since remained stable. Although it has never appeared in the national top 1,000 rankings, it persists as a modern, distinctive variant of a classic name. Its usage is spread thinly across the country, with no single state showing a strong concentration. Parents choosing this spelling often seek to honor the traditional name Damian while giving it a fresh, individualized twist.
Damyon is an Americanized respelling of Damian, which derives from the Greek Damianos, a name related to damazein 'to tame, subdue'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Damian, a physician martyred with his twin brother Cosmas. In the modern era, the spelling Damyon emerged as a distinctive variant in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it was first recorded in 1974.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dam, Damy
Sibling names for Damyon
Names that share Damyon's style, for a brother or sister.
