Damien

Damien is a French boy's name. A French form of Damian meaning "to tame". Its strong sound has a distinctive, mysterious quality.

How popular is Damien in the United States?

In 2024, 999 boys in the United States were named Damien, making it the 344th most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 249th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 2,265 births.

Records for Damien go back to 1936, and 64,068 babies have been given the name since.

What Damien means and where it comes from

A French form of Damian meaning "to tame". Its strong sound has a distinctive, mysterious quality.

Damien is of French origin, described as classic in style.

Is Damien a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 999 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Damien

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Damien mean?

A French form of Damian meaning "to tame". Its strong sound has a distinctive, mysterious quality.

Where does the name Damien come from?

Damien is of French origin, and is usually described as classic in style.

How popular is Damien in the United States?

In 2024, 999 boys in the United States were named Damien, making it the 344th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Damien a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 999 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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