Damian
Boy nameDamian has been given to 110,256 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 2013 and currently ranks #109 for boys (2025).
Meaning & origin /ˈdeɪmɪən/
From the Ancient Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianós) which was derived from δαμάω (damáō, “to tame”) (see δαμάζω (damázō)). Name known in Ancient Greece, later borne by Christian saints.
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
110,256
Peak year
2013 (3,987 babies)
Rank in 2025
#109 for boys
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -8%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Famous people named Damian
Damian Lillard
American basketball player (born 1990)
Damian Lewis
British actor
Damian Marley
Jamaican DJ, singer and rapper
Damian Warner
Canadian decathlete
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
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