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Dame

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAYM /ˈdeɪm/High

Meaning: As a boy's name Dame reads as a short form of Damian, Damon, or Dameon, or as the English word/title 'dame' (ultimately Latin domina, 'lady; mistress'). Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, punchy name: Dame reads as a clip of Damian or the title word (said 'DAYM'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAs a boy's name Dame reads as a short form of Damian, Damon, or Dameon, or as the English word/title 'dame' (ultimately Latin domina, 'lady; mistress'). Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#11192 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120212024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Dame reads as a short form of Damian, Damon, or Dameon, or as the English word 'dame' (from Latin domina, 'lady; mistress'). The routes are uncertain, which we note. It gained a modern nickname buzz via athletes - short and bold (said 'DAYM').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a full given name. Rare, crisp, and modern-feeling.

Did you know? Dame doubles as a title and as a short form of Damian or Damon - a crisp one-beat name popularized in part by basketball's Damian 'Dame' Lillard, though its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'DAYM').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Dame — short form of Damian/Damon or title word; routes uncertain

Variations

DamianDamonDameon

Nicknames

DDami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dame mean?

For boys Dame reads as a short form of Damian or Damon, or as the title word 'dame.' The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dame?

It's said DAYM /ˈdeɪm/ - one syllable, like 'came.'

Is Dame a boy or girl name?

Here Dame is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Dame?

Dame is a rare given name in the U.S.

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