Damian
Damian is derived from the Greek name Damianos, meaning "to tame" or "subdue." It has strong historical roots in early Christianity through Saint Damian, a 3rd-century physician and martyr.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,195. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,014
- 2012: 3,860
- 2013: 3,976
- 2014: 3,882
- 2015: 3,491
- 2016: 3,346
- 2017: 3,344
- 2018: 3,553
- 2019: 3,452
- 2020: 3,339
- 2021: 3,299
- 2022: 3,466
- 2023: 3,293
- 2024: 3,245
- 2025: 3,213
- 2026 (projected): 3,195
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist, with Damien being equally common
- •Easy to pronounce across most languages
- •Associated with healing through Saint Damian, patron saint of physicians
- •Strong literary presence, appearing in various classic and contemporary works
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Statistics
109,920
Total births since 1880
2013
Peak year
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