Damone
Damone is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
To tame, subdue, or gentle.
Origin and history
Damone is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the classical root 'damazein' meaning to tame or subdue. It gained modern usage in the United States as an elaboration of Damon or as a surname-derived given name inspired by singer Vic Damone. While moderately popular in the late 20th century, it remains relatively uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
1,259 babies in the United States have been named Damone since 1880. It ranks #3439 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1888.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.6 %)
- NY (35.1 %)
- MI (12.9 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 300 |
| 1980-1990 | 203 |
| 1990-2000 | 252 |
| 2000-2010 | 211 |
| 2010-2019 | 130 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Famous people named Damone
- Damone Clark: Football player, Athlete
- Damone Roberts: Makeup artist, Entrepreneur
Nicknames
Dame
Fun facts
- The surname of mid-century crooner Vic Damone influenced the modern adoption of Damone as a given name in the United States.
- It shares its ultimate Greek etymological origin with the classic names Damon and Damian.