Dameon
Meaningto tame · English form of Damian
- US rank
- #4,050
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #619 in 1977
26 babies were named Dameon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 225 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1967–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dameon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 65,789 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dameon, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dameon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDameon first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1977, when it ranked #619. Today it's #4,050, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDameon was 3.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 18,182 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 65,789.
- TrendDameon has climbed 225 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,050. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningDameon is an English form of Damian, which means “to tame”.
About the name Dameon
Dameon is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “to tame”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-eon”. US birth records list Dameon for boys from 1967 to 2025, in 59 of those 59 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #619 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,050, with 26 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.3 | 120,000 boys |
| 1970s | 63 | 15,848 boys |
| 1980s | 37 | 26,867 boys |
| 1990s | 37 | 26,752 boys |
| 2000s | 60 | 16,661 boys |
| 2010s | 25 | 40,112 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 89,955 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 Dameon
What does the name Dameon mean?
Dameon means “to tame” in English, as a form of Damian.
What is the origin of the name Dameon?
Dameon has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Dameon a boy or girl name?
Dameon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dameon?
Dameon ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#619).