Dasmon
A constructed name possibly combining elements meaning "gift" and "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dasmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dasmon today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dasmon births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dasmon. 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 Dasmon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#7,643
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Dasmon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dasmon 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 Dasmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dasmon
The given name Dasmon has its origins in the ancient Indo-Iranian language family, tracing back to the early civilizations of the Indian subcontinent and Persia. The name is derived from the Proto-Indo-Iranian root 'das,' meaning 'servant' or 'devotee,' and the suffix 'mon,' which signifies 'thought' or 'mind.' Therefore, the name Dasmon can be interpreted as 'one with a devoted mind' or 'servant of the mind.'
One of the earliest known references to the name Dasmon can be found in the Avestan scriptures of Zoroastrianism, where it appears as a minor character in the sacred texts. These texts, believed to have been composed between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE, shed light on the cultural and religious significance of the name during the ancient Persian era.
The first recorded individual bearing the name Dasmon was a philosopher and scholar who lived in the city of Taxila, located in present-day Pakistan, during the 3rd century BCE. Unfortunately, historical records do not provide detailed information about his life and works, but his existence highlights the early use of the name in the region.
In the 7th century CE, a prominent figure named Dasmon al-Basri emerged as a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian in Basra, Iraq. He was known for his influential teachings on Sufism and was highly respected for his piety and wisdom.
Another notable individual named Dasmon was a Persian poet and mystic who lived in the 12th century CE. His collection of poetry, titled "The Garden of Ecstasy," explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and it remains a celebrated work in Persian literature.
During the 16th century, a Persian mathematician and astronomer named Dasmon al-Shirazi made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. His treatises on geometry and trigonometry were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Dasmon Singh emerged as a influential leader of the Sikh Empire in the Indian subcontinent. He played a crucial role in the military campaigns and political affairs of the empire, earning a reputation as a skilled strategist and diplomat.
While the name Dasmon may have fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its rich historical roots and diverse cultural associations continue to make it a name with a unique and fascinating heritage.
People
Dasmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dasmon 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
Dasmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dasmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dasmon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Dasmon a common name?
We classify Dasmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dasmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dasmon was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dasmon is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Dasmon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dasmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dasmon 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 Dasmon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dasmon 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 Dasmon 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Dasmon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.