Damian
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: To Tame; Subdue
Background: The name Damian originates from the Greek name 'Damianos,' which is derived from the verb 'damā' meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue.' This name was adopted into Latin as 'Damianus,' maintaining the same meaning related to mastery or control.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#296
Total births
107,019
Most popular decade
2010s
(105,966 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-8 ranks)
Years in Top 100
2
First recorded year
1912
Gender usage
99.7% male
0.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1912
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #2,269
- Peak year
- 2013
- Peak year births
- 3,974
- Peak rank
- #98
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,233
- Recent rank
- #110
Female
- First year
- 1968
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #7,015
- Peak year
- 1974
- Peak year births
- 22
- Peak rank
- #3,110
- Most recent year
- 2018
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #12,462
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).