Damareon
A masculine name of Hispanic origin meaning "a courageous warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the first name Damareon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damareon today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damareon births was 2010 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damareon. 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
139
~ 1 in 2,465,859 Americans
Peak year
2010
18 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,467
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Damareon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damareon from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 93 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Damareon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damareon 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 Damareon 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 Damareon
The name Damareon is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "damar," which means "to tame" or "to subdue," and the suffix "-eon," which was commonly used in Greek names at the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Damareon can be found in the works of the Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a soldier by that name fighting in the Greco-Persian Wars. However, it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character used for narrative purposes.
In the centuries that followed, the name Damareon appeared sporadically in various ancient Greek texts and inscriptions, often associated with individuals of noble or military backgrounds. One notable figure was Damareon of Corinth, a wealthy merchant and statesman who lived in the 3rd century BCE and was known for his philanthropic endeavors.
During the Byzantine era, the name Damareon experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the ruling elite and members of the Orthodox Christian clergy. One of the most famous individuals to bear this name was Saint Damareon the Confessor, a 9th century monk and theologian who was revered for his unwavering faith and his contributions to the development of Orthodox doctrine.
In the following centuries, the name Damareon gradually fell out of widespread use in the Greek-speaking world, but it continued to be used in certain regions and among certain communities. For instance, there are records of a Damareon Basilakis, a prominent Greek merchant and landowner who lived on the island of Crete in the 16th century.
Another notable figure was Damareon Koundouros, a Greek revolutionary who fought against Ottoman rule in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence and is remembered as a hero in his homeland.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Damareon remains relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly outside of Greece and the Greek diaspora. However, it continues to be used as a unique and historically significant name, carrying with it a sense of strength, determination, and a connection to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece.
People
Damareon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damareon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Damareon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damareon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 139 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damareon 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 2,465,859 US residents.
Is Damareon a common name?
We classify Damareon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 140 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damareon most popular?
The single biggest year for Damareon was 2010, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damareon is about 18 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 Damareon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damareon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damareon 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 Damareon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damareon 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 Damareon 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 many people are named Damareon?
See how many people have the name Damareon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.