Dammon
A masculine name derived from Greek meaning "to tame" or "subdue".
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Dammon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dammon today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dammon births was 1978 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dammon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dammon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
1978
10 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1997 SSA rank
#9,562
Tracked since 1970
Census
Dammon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 126 people with the first name Dammon, which placed it at #49,344 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#49,344
National first-name rank
People counted
126
126 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
51.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dammon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dammon is Black at 51.6%. The next largest groups are White (39.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Dammon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Dammon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American51.6% · 65
- White39.7% · 50
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 6
- Two or more races4.0% · 5
Popularity
Dammon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dammon from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 54 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dammon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dammon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dammon
The name Dammon is believed to have its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "damon," which means "divine power" or "spirit." It is thought to have emerged around the 5th century BC, during the height of Greek mythology and the worship of various gods and goddesses.
Dammon was a relatively uncommon name in ancient Greece, but it did hold significant meaning. The name was often associated with the concept of a guardian spirit or a divine force that guided and protected individuals. In Greek mythology, there were many references to daimones, which were spiritual beings that represented the souls of the virtuous after death.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Dammon can be found in the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. In his dialogue "Symposium," Plato discusses the concept of daimones and their role in guiding humans towards virtue and wisdom. While not a direct reference to the name itself, this work provides insight into the cultural and philosophical context in which the name emerged.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Dammon. One of the earliest was Dammon of Athens, a Greek mathematician and philosopher who lived in the 5th century BC. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry and was a student of the renowned philosopher Socrates.
Another historical figure with the name Dammon was Dammon of Oa, a Greek sculptor who lived in the 4th century BC. He is best known for his sculptures of athletes and warriors, which were highly acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail.
In the realm of literature, Dammon of Cyrene was a Greek poet and grammarian who lived in the 3rd century BC. He is remembered for his works on the Homeric epics and his contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature.
During the Byzantine era, Dammon of Thessalonica was a prominent Greek scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century AD. He played a significant role in the theological debates of his time and was known for his writings on various religious and philosophical topics.
In more recent times, Dammon Runyon was an American writer and journalist who lived from 1880 to 1946. He is best known for his short stories and novels, which often depicted the colorful characters and underworld of New York City during the Prohibition era.
While the name Dammon may have ancient roots, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its connection to Greek mythology and the concept of divine guidance and protection has endured, making it a unique and meaningful name choice for those drawn to its rich cultural heritage.
People
Dammon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dammon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dammon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dammon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dammon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Dammon a common name?
We classify Dammon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 79 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dammon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dammon was 1978, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dammon is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Dammon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 126 people with the name Dammon, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #49,344 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Dammon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Dammon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dammon leans strongly male. 120 people counted with this name were male (96.0%), compared with 5 female bearers (4.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Dammon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dammon is Black at 51.6%. The next largest groups are White (39.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Dammon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Dammon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.6% (65 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dammon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dammon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dammon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dammon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dammon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dammon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Dammon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.