Damien

Rank 304th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Damien was 304th most popular baby name for boys and 606th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,097 babies were named Damien in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,067 babies in the United States were named Damien. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Damien is around 21 to 24 years old.

The name "Damien" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Damien include Dame and Dami.

Damien Meaning & Origin

Damien is a name of Greek origin that means "to tame" or "subdue", often associated with strength, courage, and gentleness.

The name Damien is described as mysterious, intellectual and captivating.

Pronunciation

Damien is pronounced da-meen in English. The name Damien has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Damien

  • The name Damien is shared by a fictional character, Damien Thorn, who is the Antichrist in "The Omen" franchise. This helped popularise the name in popular culture.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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