Boy
Damian
to tame, subdue
About Damian
Sophisticated and substantial, this name has shed any negative associations to emerge as a contemporary classic. It carries artistic and intellectual connotations, perfect for parents valuing culture and learning. The three-syllable structure gives it natural rhythm and flow, making it memorable without effort. It works seamlessly across multiple languages and cultures, ideal for internationally-minded families. The name balances strength with refinement, never leaning too heavily in either direction. It's familiar enough to feel comfortable yet distinctive enough to stand out in a crowd. From boardroom to art studio, this name adapts to any environment while maintaining its essential character and sophistication.
Popularity of the Name Damian
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | #938 | ||||
| 1953 | #989 | ||||
| 1954 | #894 | ||||
| 1955 | #778 | ||||
| 1956 | #791 | ||||
| 1957 | #806 | ||||
| 1958 | #836 | ||||
| 1959 | #749 | ||||
| 1960 | #682 | ||||
| 1961 | #656 | ||||
| 1962 | #607 | ||||
| 1963 | #602 | ||||
| 1964 | #585 | #223 | #73 | ||
| 1965 | #597 | #195 | #61 | ||
| 1966 | #578 | #182 | #69 | ||
| 1967 | #572 | #213 | #52 | ||
| 1968 | #453 | #172 | #65 | ||
| 1969 | #455 | #148 | #46 | ||
| 1970 | #446 | #122 | #57 | ||
| 1971 | #417 | #107 | #60 | ||
| 1972 | #298 | #88 | #64 | ||
| 1973 | #278 | #82 | #57 | ||
| 1974 | #241 | #81 | #59 | ||
| 1975 | #230 | #65 | #57 | ||
| 1976 | #213 | #62 | #59 | ||
| 1977 | #210 | #61 | #63 | ||
| 1978 | #244 | #66 | #64 | ||
| 1979 | #296 | #76 | #72 | ||
| 1980 | #326 | #57 | #66 | ||
| 1981 | #347 | #60 | #68 | ||
| 1982 | #328 | #58 | #78 | ||
| 1983 | #339 | #68 | #79 | ||
| 1984 | #346 | #105 | #78 | ||
| 1985 | #362 | #86 | #85 | ||
| 1986 | #363 | #138 | #86 | ||
| 1987 | #364 | #142 | #103 | ||
| 1988 | #342 | #134 | #111 | ||
| 1989 | #307 | #124 | #108 | ||
| 1990 | #322 | #133 | #120 | ||
| 1991 | #277 | #112 | #119 | #301 | |
| 1992 | #261 | #155 | #132 | #287 | |
| 1993 | #252 | #131 | #128 | #338 | |
| 1994 | #215 | #165 | #146 | #256 | |
| 1995 | #221 | #122 | #149 | #214 | |
| 1996 | #214 | #157 | #177 | #190 | |
| 1997 | #206 | #319 | #179 | #197 | #228 |
| 1998 | #207 | #388 | #194 | #331 | #238 |
| 1999 | #220 | #418 | #181 | #205 | #211 |
| 2000 | #205 | #479 | #198 | #414 | #240 |
| 2001 | #189 | #433 | #177 | #366 | #225 |
| 2002 | #163 | #305 | #146 | #237 | #196 |
| 2003 | #163 | #359 | #240 | #280 | #220 |
| 2004 | #160 | #390 | #220 | #402 | #210 |
| 2005 | #156 | #385 | #268 | #311 | #207 |
| 2006 | #137 | #369 | #186 | #298 | #217 |
| 2007 | #137 | #336 | #398 | #449 | #222 |
| 2008 | #133 | #314 | #266 | #245 | #202 |
| 2009 | #127 | #355 | #280 | #201 | #212 |
| 2010 | #121 | #307 | #259 | #286 | #211 |
| 2011 | #138 | #342 | #283 | #246 | #224 |
| 2012 | #99 | #307 | #258 | #244 | #217 |
| 2013 | #98 | #307 | #313 | #343 | #204 |
| 2014 | #102 | #360 | #372 | #238 | #245 |
| 2015 | #116 | #315 | #291 | #274 | #222 |
| 2016 | #123 | #346 | #229 | #262 | |
| 2017 | #119 | #339 | #260 | #242 | |
| 2018 | #109 | #288 | #311 | #254 | #229 |
| 2019 | #112 | #299 | #409 | #245 | #217 |
| 2020 | #110 | #275 | #210 | #214 | |
| 2021 | #113 | #298 | #195 | #242 | |
| 2022 | #108 | #282 | #405 | #268 | #241 |
| 2023 | #108 | #269 | #454 | #229 | #203 |
| 2024 | #110 | #288 | #390 | #221 | #211 |
| 2025 | #109 | #298 | #222 | #252 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Damian
Names Similar to Damian
Nicknames for Damian
- Dam
- Dami
- Damo
- Ian
Famous People Named Damian
| Damian Lewis | English actor |
| Damian Lillard | American basketball player |
| Damian Marley | Jamaican reggae artist |
| Damian Chapa | American actor |
| Damian McGinty | Irish singer and actor |
| Damian de Allende | South African rugby player |
| Damian Harris | American football player |
| Damian Warner | Canadian decathlete |
| Damian Alcazar | Mexican actor |
| Damian Hurley | English actor and model |
| Damian Walshe-Howling | Australian actor |
| Damian Swann | American football player |
| Damian McKenzie | New Zealand rugby player |
| Damian O'Hare | Irish actor |
| Damian Kindler | Canadian writer and producer |
| Damian Jackson | American baseball player |
| Damian Young | American actor |
| Damian Kulash | American musician and filmmaker |
Characters Named Damian
| Damian Spinelli | General Hospital character |
| Damian Thorn | The Omen character |
| Damian Salvatore | The Vampire Diaries character |
| Damian Karras | The Exorcist character |
| Damian Wayne | Teen Titans Go! character |
| Damian Darhk | Arrowverse character |
| Damian Rennett | Gossip Girl character |
| Damian Hayes | Smallville character |
| Damian Keefe | Ozark character |
| Damian Drake | Heroes character |
| Damian Cooper | Euphoria character |
| Damian Veras | The Walking Dead character |
| Damian Ruhl | Brooklyn Nine-Nine character |
| Damian Fallco | Better Call Saul character |
| Damian Cutler | NCIS character |