Damon Dougherty

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Damon Dougherty — Greek
51K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Damon Dougherty is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Damon is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Damon is a masculine given name. It is the English form of the Greek masculine name Δάμων Damōn, derived from δαμάζειν damazein, meaning "to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer". Damon of Athens, 5th century BC Athenian musicologist Damon of Thessalonica, 2nd century BC Macedonian statesman Damon Albarn (born 1968), British songwriter and musician Damon Allen (born 1963), American football player Damon Amendolara, American sports radio host Damon Arnette (born 1996), American football player Damon Bailey (born 1971), American basketball player and coach Damon Beesley, English writer and televisio. The surname Dougherty: It is a phonetic transcription of O'Dochartaigh, meaning "descendant of Dochartach," and is a variation of Doherty. Andrew B. Dougherty (1863–1928), American politician from Michigan Archibald K. Dougherty (1835–1923), American politician from Michigan Charles Dougherty (baseball) (1879–1939), American baseball player in the pre-Negro leagues Charles Dougherty (Florida politician) (1850-1915), Democrat U.S. Representative from Florida Charles Dougherty (Georgia politician) (1801-1853), American politician from Georgia and Whig candidate from Georgia Charles F. Dougherty (born 1937), U.S. Damon is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 51K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Damon reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Damon

Greek

Damon is a masculine given name. It is the English form of the Greek masculine name Δάμων Damōn, derived from δαμάζειν damazein, meaning "to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer". Damon of Athens, 5th century BC Athenian musicologist Damon of Thessalonica, 2nd century BC Macedonian statesman Damon Albarn (born 1968), British songwriter and musician Damon Allen (born 1963), American football player Damon Amendolara, American sports radio host Damon Arnette (born 1996), American football player Damon Bailey (born 1971), American basketball player and coach Damon Beesley, English writer and televisio.

Surname: Dougherty

English

It is a phonetic transcription of O'Dochartaigh, meaning "descendant of Dochartach," and is a variation of Doherty. Andrew B. Dougherty (1863–1928), American politician from Michigan Archibald K. Dougherty (1835–1923), American politician from Michigan Charles Dougherty (baseball) (1879–1939), American baseball player in the pre-Negro leagues Charles Dougherty (Florida politician) (1850-1915), Democrat U.S. Representative from Florida Charles Dougherty (Georgia politician) (1801-1853), American politician from Georgia and Whig candidate from Georgia Charles F. Dougherty (born 1937), U.S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Damon is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Damon by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Damon Dougherty

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Damon Dougherty:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Damon?
The first name Damon originates from Greek. Damon is a masculine given name. It is the English form of the Greek masculine name Δάμων Damōn, derived from δαμάζειν damazein, meaning "to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer". Damon of Athens, 5th century BC Athenian musicologist Damon of Thessalonica, 2nd century BC Macedonian statesman Damon Albarn (born 1968), British songwriter and musician Damon Allen (born 1963), American football player Damon Amendolara, American sports radio host Damon Arnette (born 1996), American football player Damon Bailey (born 1971), American basketball player and coach Damon Beesley, English writer and televisio.
When was Damon most popular?
The name Damon reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dougherty?
The surname Dougherty originates from English. It is a phonetic transcription of O'Dochartaigh, meaning "descendant of Dochartach," and is a variation of Doherty. Andrew B. Dougherty (1863–1928), American politician from Michigan Archibald K. Dougherty (1835–1923), American politician from Michigan Charles Dougherty (baseball) (1879–1939), American baseball player in the pre-Negro leagues Charles Dougherty (Florida politician) (1850-1915), Democrat U.S. Representative from Florida Charles Dougherty (Georgia politician) (1801-1853), American politician from Georgia and Whig candidate from Georgia Charles F. Dougherty (born 1937), U.S.
What are the origins of the name Damon Dougherty?
The name Damon Dougherty combines two different traditions: the first name Damon has Greek roots, while the surname Dougherty originates from English.
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