Damon
How to say it: DAY-mun · /ˈdeɪmən/
From Greek 'Damon', meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'. Also associated with the myth of Damon and Pythias, symbolizing loyal friendship.
Damon was the 441st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 604 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 8% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #429 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #441 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 604 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,695 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −8% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #429 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Damon reached its high back in the 1970s. It now sits well below that mark but growth is expected soon.
What goes with it
Strong to the ear with both soft and crisp sounds, Damon carries weight. Dominic and Marcus sit nicely beside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Damon is about 1 in 196.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Greek.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Damon
- Damon Hill (born 1960)British racing driver
- Damon Wayans (born 1960)American comedian, writer, and actor
- Damon Galgut (born 1963)South African writer
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