Dameon
Dameon is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
To tame, subdue, or master.
Origin and history
Dameon is a spelling variant of the classic name Damian, originating from the Greek name Damianos. Etymologically linked to words meaning to tame or subdue, the name has maintained steady, low-level usage in the United States over several decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,267 babies in the United States have been named Dameon since 1880. It ranks #1913 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1812.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.5 %)
- CA (17.6 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- NC (6 %)
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 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,027 |
| 1980-1990 | 685 |
| 1990-2000 | 727 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,198 |
| 2010-2019 | 471 |
| 2020-2029 | 115 |
Famous people named Dameon
- Dameon Pierce: Football player
Nicknames
Dame, Dami
Fun facts
- Dameon is an alternative phonetic spelling of Damian, influenced by English orthography.
- Derived from the Greek verb 'damazo', which shares an ancient root with the word 'tame'.