Damian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Damian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Damian?
Damian is spelled D-A-M-I-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Damian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Damian is derived from the Greek name Damianos, which is related to the Greek word “daman” meaning “to tame” or “to subdue.”
- Origin
- Damian is commonly associated with Greek origins, deriving from the name Damianos.
- Pronunciation
- DAY-mee-uhn · 3 syllables
Damian Popularity in 2025
Rank#109
Recorded Births3,213
- Boys usage rose 1 place to #109 and recorded 32 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Damian Mean?
Damian is derived from the Greek name Damianos, which is related to the Greek word “daman” meaning “to tame” or “to subdue.”
Origin: Damian is commonly associated with Greek origins, deriving from the name Damianos.
How Do You Pronounce Damian?
PronunciationDAY-mee-uhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Damian?
- History
- The name Damian has historical usage in various cultures influenced by Greek and Latin traditions.
Damian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 3,213 | #109 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,245 | #110 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,293 | #108 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,466 | #108 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,299 | #113 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,339 | #110 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,452 | #112 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7 | #12,464 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,553 | #109 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,344 | #119 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,346 | #123 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,491 | #116 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,882 | #102 |
| 2013 | Girls | 11 | #9,612 |
| 2013 | Boys | 3,976 | #98 |
| 2012 | Boys | 3,860 | #99 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
| 2011 | Boys | 3,014 | #138 |
| 2010 | Girls | 7 | #13,448 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,366 | #121 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 3,350 | #127 |
When Was Damian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2013 · Boys
3,976 recorded births
National rank #98
2014 · Boys
3,882 recorded births
National rank #102
2012 · Boys
3,860 recorded births
National rank #99
2018 · Boys
3,553 recorded births
National rank #109
Where Damian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #39 | 765 |
| NV | #41 | 54 |
| TX | #50 | 646 |
| AZ | #69 | 105 |
| OR | #75 | 48 |
| NM | #88 | 21 |
| IL | #90 | 130 |
| CO | #98 | 69 |