Damon
Damon is a Greek name meaning "to tame" or "subdue," rooted in ancient mythology where Damon and Pythias were legendary friends whose loyalty became a symbol of true friendship. The name carries a sophisticated, timeless quality with classical origins.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 571. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 682
- 2012: 722
- 2013: 796
- 2014: 764
- 2015: 719
- 2016: 700
- 2017: 709
- 2018: 718
- 2019: 651
- 2020: 693
- 2021: 727
- 2022: 744
- 2023: 743
- 2024: 690
- 2025: 604
- 2026 (projected): 571
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has strong literary and mythological associations with loyalty and friendship
- •Less common than similar names like Damian, offering familiarity without being overused
- •Works well across different cultures while maintaining its Greek heritage
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Damon Wayans
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Damon Hill
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Statistics
68,841
Total births since 1880
1976
Peak year
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