Damien
Damien is of Greek origin, derived from the name Damianos, meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue.' It has strong historical roots as a Christian saint's name, though it gained modern recognition through popular culture.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 904. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,835
- 2012: 1,667
- 2013: 1,619
- 2014: 1,509
- 2015: 1,426
- 2016: 1,305
- 2017: 1,355
- 2018: 1,362
- 2019: 1,246
- 2020: 1,216
- 2021: 1,235
- 2022: 1,102
- 2023: 1,013
- 2024: 1,005
- 2025: 935
- 2026 (projected): 904
Good to Know
- •Often associated with 'The Omen' film, which some parents may want to consider
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Saint Damien was a revered 4th-century physician and martyr
- •The spelling 'Damian' is an equally common alternative
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Famous People
Damien Hirst
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Damien Chazelle
Oscar-winning film director
Damien Rice
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Damien Duff
Irish professional footballer
Statistics
64,757
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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