boy name
Damien
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#352 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Damien in the US, 1880–2025
Damien first appears in US records in 1936. It peaked in 2007, when 2,265 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 935.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Damien popular?
Declining Damien is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 6,506 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15,261 | |
| 2000s | 18,526 | |
| 1990s | 9,073 | |
| 1980s | 8,168 | |
| 1970s | 6,426 | |
| 1960s | 504 | |
| 1950s | 195 | |
| 1940s | 86 | |
| 1930s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Damien a boy or a girl name?
Damien is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Damien a popular name right now?
Damien is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Damien?
In 2025, Damien ranked #352 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Damien most popular?
Damien was most popular in 2007, when about 2,265 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.