Dameon Boy

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAY-mon //ˈdeɪ.mən//

Origin: Greek; English

Meaning: Greek: to tame; English: variant of Damon

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dameon has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the word 'damao,' which means 'to tame' or 'to subdue.' The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the Greek name 'Damianos,' which was popularized in the early Christian era. This name was later adapted into Latin as 'Damianus,' before entering Old French and eventually making its way into English as Dameon.

The transition through these languages reflects the cultural exchanges that occurred during the spread of Christianity and the influence of Greek and Latin on European languages. Historically, the name is most notably associated with Saint Damian, a Christian martyr who, alongside his twin brother Cosmas, was venerated in the early centuries of Christianity.

Their feast day is celebrated on September 26, and they are often depicted in Christian art as healers, symbolizing compassion and charity. The veneration of saints played a significant role in the dissemination of names in medieval Europe, and Saint Damian's legacy contributed to the name's endurance through the centuries.

Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Latin Vulgate Bible, which helped solidify its presence in Christian communities. Culturally, Dameon and its variants have been associated with themes of strength and healing, reflecting the etymological meaning of 'to tame.' The name has also been linked to various literary and artistic works throughout history, where characters named Damian often embody qualities of resilience and nurturing.

The name's connection to the saintly figure of Saint Damian has imbued it with a sense of moral virtue and dedication to the well-being of others, further enhancing its significance in Christian tradition. This enduring legacy underscores the name's historical and cultural resonance, making it a notable choice in various contexts.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Dameon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dameon was first seen in the United States in 1967.

Dameon has ranked as high as #1420 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, Ohio, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Dameon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dameon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dameon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dameon.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 26 26
2024 11 11
2023 22 22
2022 15 15
2021 18 18
2020 23 23
2019 22 22
2018 35 35
2017 29 29
2016 26 26
2015 31 31
2014 41 41
2013 58 58
2012 70 70
2011 64 64
2010 95 95
2009 114 114
2008 131 131
2007 127 127
2006 113 113
2005 104 104
2004 136 136
2003 143 143
2002 107 107
2001 115 115
2000 108 108
1999 85 85
1998 80 80
1997 74 74
1996 74 74
1995 77 77
1994 62 62
1993 63 63
1992 65 65
1991 70 70
1990 77 77
1989 69 69
1988 68 68
1987 56 56
1986 56 56
1985 67 67
1984 65 65
1983 70 70
1982 72 72
1981 70 70
1980 92 92
1979 128 128
1978 149 149
1977 184 184
1976 135 135
1975 117 117
1974 93 93
1973 81 81
1972 74 74
1971 28 28
1970 38 38
1969 18 18
1968 20 20
1967 6 6

Top States for Dameon (2017)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%