Damon
5 countries#501 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Damon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
69,157 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #501 · peaked in 1976 with 2,478 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,497 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #726 · peaked in 1996 with 146 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,246 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #907 · peaked in 1996 with 136 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
487 births recorded 1994–2022 · currently #1691 · peaked in 2013 with 54 births
Most common in: Nord, Aisne, Pas-de-Calais, Allier, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
248 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 1988 with 16 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 1999–1999 · peaked in 1999 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Damon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #381 | — |
| 2007 | #428 | ↓47 |
| 2008 | #472 | ↓44 |
| 2009 | #516 | ↓44 |
| 2010 | #419 | ↑97 |
| 2011 | #414 | ↑5 |
| 2012 | #403 | ↑11 |
| 2013 | #378 | ↑25 |
| 2014 | #406 | ↓28 |
| 2015 | #427 | ↓21 |
| 2016 | #442 | ↓15 |
| 2017 | #438 | ↑4 |
| 2018 | #427 | ↑11 |
| 2019 | #460 | ↓33 |
| 2020 | #430 | ↑30 |
| 2021 | #424 | ↑6 |
| 2022 | #424 | — |
| 2023 | #425 | ↓1 |
| 2024 | #454 | ↓29 |
| 2025 | #501 | ↓47 |
Frequently asked questions about Damon
Is Damon a popular name?
Yes — Damon currently ranks #501 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Damon more common for boys or girls?
Damon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Damon most popular?
Damon peaked in 1976 in United States, with 2,478 recorded births that year.
Is Damon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Damon’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #809 in 1880 to #501 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Damon?
At least 71,141 babies have been recorded with the name Damon across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Damon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Damon appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Damon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Damon include Brantley, Royce, Odin, Zaire.
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