Damon Korte

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Damon Korte — Greek
51K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Damon Korte 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 Korte: The surname Körte spelled without diacritics Theodora Korte (1872–1926), German author and poet Bernhard Korte (1938–2025), German mathematician and computer scientist Eero Korte (born 1987), Finnish football midfielder Elizabeth Korte, American television writer Gianluca Korte (born 1990), German footballer Jan Korte (footballer) (born 1956), former football player from the Netherlands Jan Korte (politician) (born 1977), German politician Hans Korte (1929–2016), German television actor Karl Korte (1928–2022), American composer of contemporary classical music Karl-Rudolf Korte, German politica. 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: Korte

English

The surname Körte spelled without diacritics Theodora Korte (1872–1926), German author and poet Bernhard Korte (1938–2025), German mathematician and computer scientist Eero Korte (born 1987), Finnish football midfielder Elizabeth Korte, American television writer Gianluca Korte (born 1990), German footballer Jan Korte (footballer) (born 1956), former football player from the Netherlands Jan Korte (politician) (born 1977), German politician Hans Korte (1929–2016), German television actor Karl Korte (1928–2022), American composer of contemporary classical music Karl-Rudolf Korte, German politica.

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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 Korte

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 Korte:

8
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

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

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 Korte?
The surname Korte originates from English. The surname Körte spelled without diacritics Theodora Korte (1872–1926), German author and poet Bernhard Korte (1938–2025), German mathematician and computer scientist Eero Korte (born 1987), Finnish football midfielder Elizabeth Korte, American television writer Gianluca Korte (born 1990), German footballer Jan Korte (footballer) (born 1956), former football player from the Netherlands Jan Korte (politician) (born 1977), German politician Hans Korte (1929–2016), German television actor Karl Korte (1928–2022), American composer of contemporary classical music Karl-Rudolf Korte, German politica.
What are the origins of the name Damon Korte?
The name Damon Korte combines two different traditions: the first name Damon has Greek roots, while the surname Korte originates from English.
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