Damien Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Damien is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Damien?
Damien is spelled D-A-M-I-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Damien at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Damien is derived from the Greek name Damianos, which comes from the Greek word “damao,” meaning “to tame” or “subdue.”
- Origin
- Damien may derive from the Greek name Damianos.
- Pronunciation
- DAY-mee-en · 3 syllables
Damien Popularity in 2025
Rank#352
Recorded Births935
- Boys usage fell 9 places to #352 and recorded 70 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 Damien Mean?
Damien is derived from the Greek name Damianos, which comes from the Greek word “damao,” meaning “to tame” or “subdue.”
Origin: Damien may derive from the Greek name Damianos.
How Do You Pronounce Damien?
PronunciationDAY-mee-en
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Damien?
- History
- The name Damien is associated with Saint Damien, an early Christian martyr recognized as one of the Doctors of the Church.
Damien Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 935 | #352 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,005 | #343 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,013 | #330 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,102 | #305 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,235 | #280 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,216 | #277 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,246 | #282 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,362 | #264 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,355 | #266 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,305 | #278 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,426 | #254 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,509 | #249 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,619 | #226 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,667 | #218 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,835 | #198 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,937 | #192 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,014 | #188 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,111 | #189 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,265 | #182 |
| 2006 | Girls | 6 | #15,152 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,993 | #195 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,939 | #200 |
When Was Damien 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.
2007 · Boys
2,265 recorded births
National rank #182
2008 · Boys
2,111 recorded births
National rank #189
2009 · Boys
2,014 recorded births
National rank #188
2006 · Boys
1,993 recorded births
National rank #195
Where Damien 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #143 | 6 |
| HI | #146 | 7 |
| OR | #230 | 18 |
| AZ | #234 | 34 |
| CA | #240 | 155 |
| NV | #243 | 12 |
| CT | #281 | 11 |
| WV | #299 | 6 |