Damian: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced DAY-mee-uhn · 3 syllables
Damian means “to tame”, from Greek.
From the Ancient Greek name (Damianos) which was derived from (damao, “to tame”) (see (damazo)). Name known in Ancient Greece, later borne by Christian saints.
- Meaning
- to tame
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- DAY-mee-uhn
- US rank (2025)
- #109
- US babies a year
- about 3,303 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Damian?
Damian was the #109 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,213 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #109 |
| England & Wales | #273 |
| Scotland | #391 |
| Northern Ireland | #304 |
| Ireland | #220 |
| France | #464 |
| Norway | #334 |
| Canada | #201 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Damian?
Half of US adults named Damian are older than 28; most are between 18 and 56. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Damian
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Damian have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Damian
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Zachary
- Nathanael
- Andreas
- Dimitri
- Jorge
- Stefan
- Stefano
- Alejandro
- Alexandro
- Ian
- Brendan
- Hassan
- Johnathan
- Hernan
- Ryan
- Gavin
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Questions about Damian
What does the name Damian mean?
Damian means “to tame”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Damian?
Damian is pronounced DAY-mee-uhn.
How popular is the name Damian?
Damian was the #109 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,213 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Damian?
Half of US adults named Damian are older than 28. Most are between 18 and 56.