Boy
Damon
to tame, subdue
About Damon
Strong, confident, and undeniably masculine, Damon strikes the perfect balance between classical heritage and contemporary appeal. This name carries mythological weight and literary sophistication while remaining accessible and straightforward. Damon has enjoyed consistent popularity without ever becoming overly common, ensuring familiarity without redundancy. The hard consonants give it strength and presence, while the overall sound remains smooth and appealing. Parents appreciate how Damon requires no explanation, no spelling corrections, and no pronunciation guidance—it simply works. The name suits various personalities, from athletic to artistic, serious to playful. Damon ages exceptionally well, sounding equally appropriate for a kindergartener as for a corporate executive. It projects reliability, competence, and a certain masculine confidence that never veers into arrogance. A solid, dependable choice that delivers timeless style.
Popularity of the Name Damon
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #839 | ||||
| 1889 | #999 | ||||
| 1892 | #650 | ||||
| 1893 | #849 | ||||
| 1895 | #807 | ||||
| 1898 | #903 | ||||
| 1899 | #875 | ||||
| 1900 | #795 | ||||
| 1901 | #973 | ||||
| 1904 | #651 | ||||
| 1905 | #550 | ||||
| 1906 | #866 | ||||
| 1907 | #747 | ||||
| 1909 | #906 | ||||
| 1912 | #786 | ||||
| 1915 | #983 | ||||
| 1916 | #791 | ||||
| 1918 | #987 | ||||
| 1919 | #853 | ||||
| 1920 | #866 | ||||
| 1922 | #801 | ||||
| 1923 | #983 | ||||
| 1924 | #899 | ||||
| 1925 | #846 | ||||
| 1926 | #771 | ||||
| 1927 | #850 | ||||
| 1928 | #788 | ||||
| 1929 | #962 | ||||
| 1930 | #896 | ||||
| 1931 | #902 | ||||
| 1932 | #787 | ||||
| 1933 | #704 | ||||
| 1934 | #764 | ||||
| 1935 | #896 | ||||
| 1936 | #715 | ||||
| 1937 | #732 | ||||
| 1938 | #764 | ||||
| 1939 | #718 | ||||
| 1940 | #772 | ||||
| 1941 | #781 | ||||
| 1942 | #653 | ||||
| 1943 | #768 | ||||
| 1944 | #712 | ||||
| 1945 | #728 | ||||
| 1946 | #634 | ||||
| 1947 | #577 | ||||
| 1948 | #662 | ||||
| 1949 | #578 | ||||
| 1950 | #626 | ||||
| 1951 | #609 | ||||
| 1952 | #614 | ||||
| 1953 | #539 | ||||
| 1954 | #498 | ||||
| 1955 | #505 | ||||
| 1956 | #492 | ||||
| 1957 | #482 | ||||
| 1958 | #510 | ||||
| 1959 | #434 | ||||
| 1960 | #418 | ||||
| 1961 | #367 | ||||
| 1962 | #360 | ||||
| 1963 | #281 | ||||
| 1964 | #298 | ||||
| 1965 | #280 | ||||
| 1966 | #241 | #220 | |||
| 1967 | #224 | ||||
| 1968 | #188 | #215 | |||
| 1969 | #188 | #163 | |||
| 1970 | #174 | #156 | |||
| 1971 | #171 | #111 | |||
| 1972 | #137 | #117 | |||
| 1973 | #125 | #103 | |||
| 1974 | #110 | #90 | |||
| 1975 | #114 | #90 | |||
| 1976 | #104 | #87 | |||
| 1977 | #112 | #115 | #300 | ||
| 1978 | #132 | #147 | |||
| 1979 | #166 | #119 | |||
| 1980 | #251 | #200 | |||
| 1981 | #293 | #181 | |||
| 1982 | #309 | #248 | |||
| 1983 | #319 | #200 | |||
| 1984 | #322 | #243 | |||
| 1985 | #331 | #262 | |||
| 1986 | #342 | #306 | |||
| 1987 | #367 | ||||
| 1988 | #356 | #317 | #279 | ||
| 1989 | #354 | #281 | |||
| 1990 | #321 | #243 | #341 | ||
| 1991 | #291 | #203 | #433 | ||
| 1992 | #284 | #205 | #357 | #340 | |
| 1993 | #281 | #173 | #323 | ||
| 1994 | #293 | #166 | #312 | ||
| 1995 | #283 | #168 | #351 | #298 | |
| 1996 | #279 | #258 | #384 | #255 | |
| 1997 | #284 | #257 | #190 | #291 | #267 |
| 1998 | #272 | #336 | #163 | #332 | #233 |
| 1999 | #285 | #389 | #262 | #267 | |
| 2000 | #289 | #413 | #211 | #213 | |
| 2001 | #288 | #462 | #216 | #367 | #282 |
| 2002 | #290 | #546 | #237 | #255 | |
| 2003 | #298 | #596 | #314 | #444 | #247 |
| 2004 | #314 | #488 | #270 | #276 | |
| 2005 | #321 | #598 | #297 | #259 | |
| 2006 | #381 | #684 | #513 | #359 | |
| 2007 | #428 | #747 | #486 | #360 | |
| 2008 | #472 | #876 | #416 | #382 | |
| 2009 | #517 | #991 | #739 | #396 | |
| 2010 | #419 | #898 | #391 | #752 | #286 |
| 2011 | #414 | #680 | #300 | #770 | #271 |
| 2012 | #403 | #635 | #274 | #289 | |
| 2013 | #378 | #644 | #405 | #761 | #284 |
| 2014 | #406 | #809 | #254 | #309 | |
| 2015 | #427 | #917 | #741 | #331 | |
| 2016 | #442 | #928 | #757 | #352 | |
| 2017 | #438 | #869 | #335 | ||
| 2018 | #427 | #347 | |||
| 2019 | #460 | #806 | #760 | #415 | |
| 2020 | #430 | #862 | #462 | ||
| 2021 | #424 | #839 | #386 | ||
| 2022 | #424 | #874 | #778 | #532 | |
| 2023 | #425 | #872 | #478 | ||
| 2024 | #454 | #985 | #574 | #514 | |
| 2025 | #501 | #945 | #669 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Damon
Names Similar to Damon
Nicknames for Damon
- Dam
- Mon
- D.M.
- Dammy
- Danny
Famous People Named Damon
| Damon Albarn | English musician and frontman of the band Blur |
| Damon Wayans | American actor and comedian |
| Damon Lindelof | American television writer and producer |
| Damon Runyon | American newspaperman and author |
| Damon Herriman | Australian actor |
| Damon Dash | American entrepreneur and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records |
| Damon Allen | Canadian Football League Hall of Fame quarterback |
| Damon Stoudamire | American former NBA basketball player |
| Damon Gupton | American actor and conductor |
| Damon Hill | American football player and Super Bowl champion |
| Damon Knight | American science fiction author |
Characters Named Damon
| Damon O'Steen | Character from the "Friday Night Lights" TV series |
| Damon Pope | Character from the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Damon Grant | Character from the TV series "24" |
| Damon Macready | Character from the film "Kick-Ass" |
| Damon Baird | Character from the video game series "Halo" |