Damian
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
107,019 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2013 Peak Popularity Year
3,985 Peak Births

Damian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Damian has Greek origins, derived from 'Damianos,' which means 'to tame.' It has evolved through Latin and Old French forms. The name is associated with resilience and strength, with a notable historical figure being Saint Damian. It does not have a biblical context but gained popularity in early Christianity. Today, it is seen as a strong and classic name, with variants like Damien and Damián.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Damian"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Damian is derived from the Greek name 'Damianos,' which is related to the Greek word 'damao,' meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue.'

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Meaning

to tame, to subdue

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Language Evolution

Damianos (Greek), Damianus (Latin), Damian (Old French)

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Historical Usage

The name Damian gained popularity in the early Christian era, particularly due to Saint Damian, a martyr in the 3rd century who is often associated with healing.

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Variants & Derivatives

Damien, Damon, Damián

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Damian is viewed as a strong and classic name, often associated with resilience and strength, and it has maintained a steady popularity in various cultures.

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Famous People

Saint Damian, Damian Lewis, Damian Lillard

📊 Damian Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Damian Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 3,985 peak births in 2013

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Damian"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Damian"

"Damian" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2987th of 7545 123
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1959th of 6773 256
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 801st of 7552 1,605
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 333rd of 10718 8,941
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 287th of 16616 13,210
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 159th of 24088 40,886
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 111th of 23106 41,662
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 5102nd of 19264 166
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 10927th of 27321 81
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 17023rd of 35406 59
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 18924th of 30306 30

Regional Popularity of "Damian" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 96.75%
2289th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 62.85%
978th/1556
91.29%
2148th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
34.49%
768th/2227
21.11%
513th/2430
39.26%
1120th/2853
25.98%
721st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
11.88%
349th/2937
6.92%
241st/3483
11.80%
415th/3518
7.42%
300th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
8.30%
306th/3685
5.92%
265th/4475
5.78%
300th/5194
4.57%
289th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
4.41%
202nd/4582
3.20%
165th/5164
2.39%
175th/7313
1.39%
104th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
4.62%
184th/3984
4.15%
186th/4487
1.91%
130th/6822
0.84%
53rd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Damian" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 100.00%
4044th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Damian"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Damian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Damian" in the United States

The name Damian is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Damian has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Damian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2987th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1959th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 801st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 333rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 287th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 159th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 111th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5102nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10927th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17023rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18924th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Damian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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