Damon
Male name · ↓ Falling
25,142
Total Births
1976
Peak Year
#423
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Damon
Damon is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 25,142 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 11 births |
| 1890s | 88 births |
| 1900s | 174 births |
| 1910s | 138 births |
| 1920s | 262 births |
| 1930s | 282 births |
| 1940s | 380 births |
| 1950s | 826 births |
| 1960s | 3,215 births |
| 1970s | 8,007 births |
| 1980s | 2,464 births |
| 1990s | 3,737 births |
| 2000s | 3,273 births |
| 2010s | 1,660 births |
| 2020s | 625 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Damon?
Damon has been given to 25,142 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1976 with 986 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #423.
Is Damon a boy or girl name?
Damon is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Damon most popular?
Damon was most popular in 1976, when 986 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Damon?
Damon first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).