Damond
Damond is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
To tame, conquer, or subdue.
Origin and history
Damond is a modern English masculine given name, typically used as a phonetic variation of Damon or Desmond. Its root traces back to the ancient Greek name Damon, meaning to tame or subdue. In the United States, it has been moderately used as a rare alternative to similar classical and surname-derived names.
Popularity in the United States
2,143 babies in the United States have been named Damond since 1880. It ranks #2788 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- MI (18.9 %)
- TX (16.1 %)
- LA (9.5 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
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 | 120 |
| 1970-1980 | 702 |
| 1980-1990 | 228 |
| 1990-2000 | 469 |
| 2000-2010 | 385 |
| 2010-2019 | 179 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Famous people named Damond
- Damond Williams: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Dame, Day
Fun facts
- It shares its primary root with the Greek name Damon, famous from the classical legend of Damon and Pythias demonstrating ultimate loyalty.
- Damond reached its peak U.S. popularity in the late 1970s and 1980s before becoming a rare choice in recent years.