Daymond
A masculine name derived from the French surname Desmonde, meaning "from the world".
Name Census estimates that about 772 living Americans carry the first name Daymond. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daymond today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daymond births was 1977 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daymond. 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
772
~ 1 in 443,982 Americans
Peak year
1977
27 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,901
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Daymond: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daymond from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 183 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
Daymond 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 Daymond during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daymonds live
Origin
Meaning and history of Daymond
The name Daymond is a variant of the English name Diamond, which is derived from the Old French word "diamant" and ultimately traces its roots back to the ancient Greek word "adamas," meaning "untamable" or "invincible." This name was initially associated with the precious gemstone and was likely given as a symbolic name, representing strength, resilience, and endurance.
The earliest recorded use of the name Daymond can be traced back to the 16th century in England. It was a relatively rare name during this period, primarily used by families of higher social status who may have been inspired by the name's association with the valuable diamond gemstone.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Daymond was Daymond Browne, an English poet and playwright who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His most notable work was a tragedy titled "Britannia's Pastorals," published in 1613.
In the 17th century, Daymond Halkett, a Scottish soldier and military engineer, gained recognition for his service during the English Civil War. He fought for the Royalist cause and was involved in the defense of several key fortifications.
Fast forward to the 19th century, Daymond Turveydrop was a fictional character in Charles Dickens' novel "Bleak House," published in 1853. This eccentric and pretentious character was a dancing master who played a minor role in the story.
In the early 20th century, Daymond Billinge was a British actor and theater director who had a successful career on the London stage. He was particularly known for his performances in Shakespearean plays and directed several productions at the Old Vic Theatre.
Moving into more recent history, Daymond John, born in 1969, is a well-known American entrepreneur, investor, and motivational speaker. He is best known as one of the "Shark Tank" investors on the popular reality television show, where he invests in and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs.
While the name Daymond has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a unique and distinctive character, often associated with strength, resilience, and success, perhaps inspired by its connection to the precious diamond gemstone.
People
Daymond + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daymond: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daymond?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 772 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daymond 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 443,982 US residents.
Is Daymond a common name?
We classify Daymond as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 904 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daymond most popular?
The single biggest year for Daymond was 1977, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daymond is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daymond a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daymond 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.