Damian
d(a)-mian
US Popularity:180
Origin:Greek
Meaning:To tame, subdue
Damian is a gender-neutral name of historic Greek origins, related to Damianos and Damon, meaning “to tame” and “subdue”. As a much-loved name in Irish homes and upper-class England, Damian’s early popularity may be due to its positive links with Christianity. Saint Damian was a renowned healer and 4th-century Christian martyr who became the patron saint of physicians. Mythos buffs will also love Damian’s connection to Greek mythology, as the name shares ties to Damia, the Greek Goddess of fertility. Mild-mannered Damian’s formidable associations are sure to comfort parents who hope for a long and healthy life for their little one.
Famous People Named Damian
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- Damian LewisActor
- Damian LillardBasketball Player
- Damian MarleySinger
- Damian McGintySinger
Damian Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Damian is currently #375 on The Bump
Boy:Damian is currently #276 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Damian is currently #216 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Damian is currently #180 in U.S. births
Boy:Damian is currently #174 in U.S. births
Girl:Damian is currently #21559 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2018
Gender:
Girl
#21559
in 2018
+ 2664
from 2017
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 377
Behind the Name, Damian, April 2021
Ancestry, Damian Family History
House of Names, Damian History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
WordSense, Damian
Theoi, Damia
Britannica, Saints Cosmas and Damian, Christian martyr, February 2019
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