Damian
Damian first appears in US records in 1912. It peaked in 2013, when 3,976 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,213.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Damian popular?
Steady Damian has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.
| 2020s | 19,855 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35,284 | |
| 2000s | 26,034 | |
| 1990s | 12,688 | |
| 1980s | 5,719 | |
| 1970s | 7,282 | |
| 1960s | 1,865 | |
| 1950s | 700 | |
| 1940s | 231 | |
| 1930s | 126 | |
| 1920s | 91 | |
| 1910s | 45 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Damian mean?
Damian comes from the Greek for “to tame” or “subdue.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Damian mean?
Damian means To tame, subdue. Damian comes from the Greek for “to tame” or “subdue.”
What is the origin of the name Damian?
Damian is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Damian?
Damian is pronounced “DAY-mee-un.”
Is Damian a boy or a girl name?
Damian is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Damian a popular name right now?
Damian has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.
How popular is the name Damian?
In 2025, Damian ranked #109 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Damian most popular?
Damian was most popular in 2013, when about 3,976 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Damian?
Names similar to Damian include Xander, Philip, Orion, Nikolas, Matthias.
What names go well with Damian?
Greek names that pair well with Damian include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.