Dameion Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAY-mee-on / /ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/English; African American
Meaning
Derived from the name Damien, meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue' (Greek); possibly a modern variation.
Historical & Cultural Background
Dameion is a modern variant of the name Damien, which has roots in Greek and has been popularized in various cultures. The name gained prominence in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of unique spellings and variations of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Dameion has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Damion
- Damien
International Variants
- Damien (French)
- Damián (Spanish)
- Damiano (Italian)
Famous people named Dameion
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Fictional characters named Dameion
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dameion was first seen in the United States in 1968. Dameion has ranked as high as #1055 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in California, Louisiana, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Dameion has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dameion (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 44 |
| 1979 | 33 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |