Is Damon a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Damon is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Damon?

It’s currently ranked #411 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Damon?

DAY-muhn · IPA: //ˈdeɪ.mən//

Damon Boy

Popularity: #411 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Greek; Hebrew

Meaning

Greek: to tame; Hebrew: a form of the name 'Damon' meaning 'to be faithful'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Damon has roots in ancient Greek culture, where it was associated with loyalty and friendship, particularly through the story of Damon and Pythias. In Hebrew, it is often linked to faithfulness and trust. The name has been used in various literary and historical contexts, contributing to its enduring popularity. It has appeared in classical literature and modern media, reflecting themes of loyalty and companionship.

Trend Summary

The name Damon has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.

Variants

Damien
Damiano

International Variants

Damon (English)
Damiano (Italian)
Damián (Spanish)
Damon (French)

Famous people named Damon

Damon Albarn is an English musician known as the lead vocalist of the band Blur and co-creator of the virtual band Gorillaz.

Damon Wayans is an American actor and comedian, famous for his work on the television show 'In Living Color'.

Damon Lindelof is an American screenwriter and producer, recognized for his work on the television series 'Lost'.

Damon Hill is a retired British racing driver who won the Formula One World Championship in 1996.

Fictional characters named Damon

Damon Salvatore is a character from the television series 'The Vampire Diaries', known for his complex personality and romantic entanglements.

Damon Black is a character in the 'Lux' series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, portrayed as a charming and protective figure.

Sibling Suggestions

Damian David Daniel Derek Dylan Dustin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Damon was first seen in the United States in 1880. Damon has ranked as high as #209 nationally which occurred in 1976 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Damon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Damon (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	68	11%
TX	68	11%
FL	38	6%
NY	33	5%
OH	31	5%
PA	26	4%
TN	24	4%
VA	23	4%
MI	22	3%
IN	21	3%
NC	19	3%
GA	19	3%
IL	18	3%
AZ	16	3%
MO	15	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	6
1889	5
1892	11
1893	7
1895	8
1896	5
1898	7
1899	7
1900	11
1901	6
1903	6
1904	13
1905	18
1906	9
1907	13
1909	11
1910	7
1911	7
1912	31
1913	20
1914	29
1915	41
1916	61
1917	34
1918	46
1919	60
1920	62
1921	46
1922	70
1923	50
1924	60
1925	62
1926	71
1927	63
1928	68
1929	49
1930	55
1931	51
1932	65
1933	73
1934	65
1935	50
1936	70
1937	69
1938	64
1939	69
1940	64
1941	64
1942	96
1943	72
1944	76
1945	71
1946	103
1947	137
1948	104
1949	136
1950	120
1951	133
1952	133
1953	175
1954	213
1955	214
1956	235
1957	261
1958	228
1959	339
1960	361
1961	468
1962	487
1963	753
1964	700
1965	720
1966	865
1967	982
1968	1,330
1969	1,455
1970	1,622
1971	1,581
1972	1,926
1973	2,045
1974	2,361
1975	2,280
1976	2,453
1977	2,356
1978	1,981
1979	1,446
1980	897
1981	684
1982	638
1983	601
1984	596
1985	593
1986	561
1987	533
1988	584
1989	642
1990	788
1991	888
1992	1,005
1993	1,000
1994	935
1995	957
1996	1,001
1997	986
1998	1,052
1999	1,020
2000	1,044
2001	1,038
2002	1,027
2003	1,022
2004	992
2005	1,007
2006	782
2007	674
2008	585
2009	521
2010	668
2011	682
2012	722
2013	795
2014	764
2015	717
2016	700
2017	709
2018	718
2019	650
2020	692
2021	727
2022	743
2023	743
2024	686