Damion
Damion is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
To tame, subdue, or master.
Origin and history
Damion is a spelling variant of Damian, derived from the Greek name Damianos. The root word translates to to tame, subdue, or master. In the United States, it gained moderate usage during the late 20th century as an alternative to the standard spelling.
Popularity in the United States
16,888 babies in the United States have been named Damion since 1880. It ranks #907 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1389.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.8 %)
- CA (10.7 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- FL (6 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 253 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,162 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,897 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,974 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,040 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,005 |
| 2020-2029 | 552 |
Famous people named Damion
- Damion Easley: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Dame, Dami
Fun facts
- Damion emerged in the mid-20th century in the US as a popular phonetic alternative to Damian.
- The name traces back to the ancient Greek verb damazo, meaning to tame or tame down.