Damien
d(a)-mien
US Popularity:606
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:To tame, subdue
Damien, also spelled as Damian, is a striking title derived from the Greek Damianos. Stemming from the word daman, Damien means “to tame, subdue.” Damien may also be linked to Damia, an epithet given to the Greek goddess of the harvest, Demeter. Damien replaces the a with an e, creating a subtle French flair like Lucien and Julien. Damien and Damian are particularly popular throughout Christian communities in Europe, most likely because of the martyred Saint Damian. If you’d like a name embued with strength and stability, Damien is a solid choice.
Damien Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Damien is currently #315 on The Bump
Boy:Damien is currently #79 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Damien is currently #606 in U.S. births
Boy:Damien is currently #204 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#606
in 2022
- 62
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Damian, April 2021
Ancestry Damien Family History
Ancestry, Damian Family History
Britannica, Saint Peter Damian, Italian cardinal, February 2023
Britannica, Saints Cosmas and Damian, Christian martyr, February 2019
Theoi Greek Mythology, Damia
House of Names, Damien History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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