Daemon
Daemon is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Divine spirit, guardian, or lesser deity.
Origin and history
Daemon is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from 'daimon' meaning a divine spirit, guardian spirit, or deity. While historically an alternative spelling of Damon, its modern usage in the United States has risen significantly due to popular fantasy media, such as House of the Dragon. Over 1,800 boys in the U.S. have received this spelling since records began.
Popularity in the United States
1,849 babies in the United States have been named Daemon since 1880. It ranks #2983 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1375.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.5 %)
- CA (29.8 %)
- FL (9.6 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 88 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 179 |
| 2000-2010 | 487 |
| 2010-2019 | 508 |
| 2020-2029 | 567 |
Fun facts
- The spelling Daemon gained modern recognition through Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire universe.
- It stems from the Classical Greek word 'daimon', which originally referred to a benevolent spiritual being before taking on other meanings in later centuries.