Damian Boy

Popularity: #109 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAY-mee-uhn //ˈdeɪ.mi.ən//

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: to tame; Latin: the one who is devoted

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Damian originates from the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), which is derived from the Greek verb δαμάω (damao), meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." This etymology suggests a connotation of strength and control. The name was adopted into Latin as Damianus, which further influenced its use in various European languages, including Old French and ultimately English.

The transition into English occurred through the Latin form, particularly during the medieval period when many names from the classical tradition were integrated into the vernacular. Historically, the name Damian is most notably associated with Saint Damian, a Christian martyr who, along with his twin brother Cosmas, was venerated in the early Christian church.

Their feast day is celebrated on September 26, and they are recognized for their contributions to medicine and healing, often referred to as the "Holy Unmercenaries" due to their practice of healing without charge. The cult of Saint Damian gained prominence in the Byzantine Empire and spread throughout Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages, influencing the name's adoption in various cultures.

Culturally, the name Damian has been associated with themes of healing and compassion, reflecting the legacy of its saintly namesake. The name has also appeared in various literary and artistic works, contributing to its resonance in Western culture.

In addition, diminutive forms such as Dame or Dami have emerged in different cultures, although the primary form remains prevalent. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong historical roots and the positive attributes associated with its meanings and notable figures.

Famous people named Damian

In this section, you will find notable people named Damian. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Damian who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Damian who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Damian Lewis is an actor best known for Band of Brothers, Homeland, and Billions.

Damian Lillard is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers and multiple NBA All-Star selections.

Damian Marley is a musician best known for his albums Welcome to Jamrock, Mr. Marley, and Stony Hill.

Damian Chapa is an actor and filmmaker best known for Blood In Blood Out, The Last Dragon, and The Way of the Gun.

Fictional characters named Damian

The following list of fictional characters named Damian is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

You may also submit corrections, which we will review and update as quickly as possible.

Damian Wayne is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe. He is the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, and serves as the fifth Robin, trained by the League of Assassins.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Damian, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DanielDavidDerekDorianDominicDante

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Damian. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DamonDariusDavisDawsonDustinDorian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Damian was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Damian has ranked as high as #165 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Damian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Damian is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Damian was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Damian.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,213 3,213 0
2024 3,245 3,245 0
2023 3,293 3,293 0
2022 3,466 3,466 0
2021 3,299 3,299 0
2020 3,339 3,339 0
2019 3,452 3,452 0
2018 3,560 3,553 7
2017 3,350 3,344 6
2016 3,346 3,346 0
2015 3,491 3,491 0
2014 3,888 3,882 6
2013 3,987 3,976 11
2012 3,860 3,860 0
2011 3,022 3,014 8
2010 3,373 3,366 7
2009 3,355 3,350 5
2008 3,077 3,077 0
2007 2,989 2,989 0
2006 2,983 2,977 6
2005 2,635 2,630 5
2004 2,537 2,529 8
2003 2,454 2,454 0
2002 2,350 2,345 5
2001 1,963 1,963 0
2000 1,720 1,720 0
1999 1,540 1,540 0
1998 1,576 1,567 9
1997 1,513 1,507 6
1996 1,413 1,408 5
1995 1,358 1,351 7
1994 1,358 1,349 9
1993 1,139 1,133 6
1992 1,093 1,087 6
1991 970 964 6
1990 790 782 8
1989 777 777 0
1988 626 620 6
1987 537 537 0
1986 521 514 7
1985 507 507 0
1984 548 540 8
1983 550 542 8
1982 583 583 0
1981 522 517 5
1980 592 582 10
1979 694 678 16
1978 854 847 7
1977 1,069 1,054 15
1976 1,005 993 12
1975 912 891 21
1974 851 829 22
1973 676 658 18
1972 636 622 14
1971 380 371 9
1970 347 339 8
1969 292 283 9
1968 290 285 5
1967 173 173 0
1966 171 171 0
1965 162 162 0
1964 183 183 0
1963 170 170 0
1962 163 163 0
1961 143 143 0
1960 132 132 0
1959 103 103 0
1958 81 81 0
1957 87 87 0
1956 88 88 0
1955 88 88 0
1954 68 68 0
1953 53 53 0
1952 57 57 0
1951 38 38 0
1950 37 37 0
1949 40 40 0
1948 32 32 0
1947 24 24 0
1946 18 18 0
1945 28 28 0
1944 14 14 0
1943 25 25 0
1942 16 16 0
1941 17 17 0
1940 17 17 0
1939 16 16 0
1938 17 17 0
1937 13 13 0
1936 10 10 0
1935 9 9 0
1934 9 9 0
1933 13 13 0
1932 17 17 0
1931 11 11 0
1930 11 11 0
1929 6 6 0
1928 7 7 0
1927 7 7 0
1926 8 8 0
1925 14 14 0
1924 10 10 0
1923 9 9 0
1922 14 14 0
1921 8 8 0
1920 8 8 0
1918 7 7 0
1917 10 10 0
1915 7 7 0
1914 7 7 0
1913 8 8 0
1912 6 6 0

Top States for Damian (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 827
26%
TX 602
19%
FL 170
5%
AZ 150
5%
IL 129
4%
NY 107
3%
GA 95
3%
WA 79
2%
CO 76
2%
NC 74
2%
NJ 73
2%
TN 54
2%
MI 51
2%
PA 48
1%
OH 47
1%
VA 46
1%
NV 46
1%
IN 41
1%
OR 38
1%
UT 37
1%
OK 34
1%
MD 29
1%
NM 28
1%
MO 27
1%
KS 27
1%
WI 26
1%
AR 24
1%
MN 23
1%
LA 21
1%
MA 21
1%
AL 21
1%
SC 21
1%
CT 19
1%
ID 19
1%
IA 18
1%
KY 16
0%
NE 14
0%
RI 9
0%
MS 8
0%
AK 7
0%
MT 5
0%
HI 5
0%
NH 5
0%