Daemon
Meaningspirit · Greek
- US rank
- #1,644
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,238 in 2023
102 babies were named Daemon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,336 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Daemon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,750 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Daemon, 102 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Daemon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDaemon first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #1,238.
- Then vs nowDaemon is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,161 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 16,750.
- TrendDaemon has climbed 1,336 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,644. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Daemon means “spirit”. Our records link it to Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Daemon
Daemon is a boy name of Greek and Latin origin meaning “spirit”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-mon”. US birth records list Daemon for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 47 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #1,238 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,644, with 102 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.3 | 186,916 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 934,579 boys |
| 1990s | 9.3 | 107,643 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 40,967 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 36,941 boys |
| 2020s | 55 | 18,226 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Daemon
What does the name Daemon mean?
Daemon means “spirit” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Daemon?
Daemon has Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Daemon a boy or girl name?
Daemon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Daemon?
Daemon ranked #1,644 for US boys in 2025, given to 102 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#1,238).