Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Damon is a Greek name meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'. It evolved from the Ancient Greek 'Damōn' to its modern English form. The name is often associated with loyalty and friendship, especially in the context of the story of Damon and Pythias. It does not have biblical relevance. The name has maintained its popularity and positive traits through history.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈdeɪ.mən/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Damon is derived from the Greek name 'Damōn', which means 'to tame' or 'subdue'. It is often associated with loyalty and friendship.
Meaning
to tame, to subdue
Language Evolution
Damōn (Ancient Greek), Damon (Latinized form), Damon (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Damon gained popularity in ancient Greece, particularly due to the story of Damon and Pythias, which symbolizes friendship and loyalty. It has been used in various literary and cultural contexts throughout history.
Variants & Derivatives
Dameon, Damien, Damonio
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Damon is perceived as a strong and masculine name, often associated with loyalty and friendship due to its historical and literary connotations.
Famous People
Damon Wayans - American actor and comedian, Damon Albarn - British musician and songwriter, Damon Lindelof - American screenwriter and producer
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 2,478 peak births in 1976
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in District of Columbia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 914th of 7545 | 896 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 780th of 6773 | 1,191 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 447th of 7552 | 5,300 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 166th of 10718 | 26,300 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 312th of 16616 | 12,006 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 347th of 24088 | 13,822 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 431st of 23106 | 8,644 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9775th of 12526 | 16 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4069th of 19264 | 238 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13939th of 27321 | 48 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 28012th of 35406 | 14 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
52.97% 750th/1416 |
- |
35.71% 845th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
44.24% 684th/1546 |
62.53% 973rd/1556 |
31.87% 750th/2353 |
52.81% 817th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
18.37% 409th/2227 |
19.18% 466th/2430 |
16.82% 480th/2853 |
14.16% 393rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
5.01% 147th/2937 |
4.77% 166th/3483 |
5.00% 176th/3518 |
4.10% 166th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.35% 234th/3685 |
7.40% 331st/4475 |
6.26% 325th/5194 |
5.59% 353rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.26% 287th/4582 |
6.24% 322nd/5164 |
5.11% 374th/7313 |
5.12% 382nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
10.12% 403rd/3984 |
9.38% 421st/4487 |
6.58% 449th/6822 |
6.95% 436th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
91.79% 3712th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in District of Columbia across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 914th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 780th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 447th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 166th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 312th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 347th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 431st out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9775th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4069th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13939th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 28012th out of 35406 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.