Damen
Damen is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
To tame, subdue, or master.
Origin and history
Damen is a variant of the Greek name Damon, which traditionally means 'to tame' or 'subdue'. It has been continuously used in the United States as a less common alternative to Damon or Damian. Today, it remains a rare choice for boys, ranking outside the top 1,000 modern U.S. baby names.
Popularity in the United States
2,459 babies in the United States have been named Damen since 1880. It ranks #2613 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1827.
States where it is most popular
- IL (36.2 %)
- CA (28 %)
- NY (11.1 %)
- PA (8 %)
- TX (3.4 %)
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 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 423 |
| 1980-1990 | 342 |
| 1990-2000 | 540 |
| 2000-2010 | 590 |
| 2010-2019 | 416 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Famous people named Damen
- Damen Cook: musician, drummer
Fun facts
- Damen derives from the Greek root damazo, which also inspired the classic name Damon.
- It functions primarily as an English phonetic spelling variant of the traditional Greek name Damon.