Daymion
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "to subdue" or "tamer".
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the first name Daymion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daymion today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daymion births was 2006 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daymion. 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.
People living today
203
~ 1 in 1,688,445 Americans
Peak year
2006
16 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,469
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Daymion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daymion from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 126 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daymion 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 Daymion 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 Daymion
The given name Daymion has its roots in the Old French language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the name Damien, which itself has its origins in the Greek name Damianos, meaning "to tame" or "subdued."
The earliest known reference to the name Daymion is in a historical record from the 13th century, where it was used as a variant spelling of Damien. During this time, the name was particularly popular in France and neighboring regions.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Daymion was a French nobleman and military commander who lived in the 14th century. Known as Daymion de Montfort, he played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
In the 15th century, a renowned Italian painter and architect named Daymion Bigordi, better known as Ghirlandaio, left a lasting impact on the Renaissance art world with his frescoes and portraiture.
During the 16th century, Daymion Granville, an English poet and courtier, gained recognition for his literary works, including the collection "Delights of the Muses."
Another noteworthy figure was Daymion Hurst, a 17th-century English philosopher and theologian, who wrote extensively on the relationship between religion and reason.
In the 18th century, Daymion Fitzroy, an English nobleman and philanthropist, became known for his efforts to improve the living conditions of the poor and underprivileged in London.
People
Daymion + last name combinations
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Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Daymion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daymion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 203 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daymion 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 1,688,445 US residents.
Is Daymion a common name?
We classify Daymion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 206 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daymion most popular?
The single biggest year for Daymion was 2006, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daymion is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daymion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daymion 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.
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.