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Damon

male

Meaning

"To Tame"

A Greek name known from classical literature and legend, it has continued sporadic use in English-speaking populations.

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Popularity History of Damon

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#454Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#454

Damon was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-29

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Damon Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Damon

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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