Boy · #103 in 2026

Damian

Damian is a given name that comes from Damianus, which is the latinisation of the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), derived from the Greek word δαμάζω (damazō), "(I) conquer, master, overcome, tame", in the form of δαμάω/-ῶ (damaō), a form assumed as the first person of δαμᾷ (damāi).

Current Rank
#103
Peak Rank
#98 (2013)
Total Babies
113K
5-Yr Trend
-3%
1968
First Year
2018
Last Year
1974
Peak Year
#3110
Peak Rank
336
Total Count
38
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Damian

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Damian is a given name that comes from Damianus, which is the latinisation of the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), derived from the Greek word δαμάζω (damazō), "(I) conquer, master, overcome, tame", in the form of δαμάω/-ῶ (damaō), a form assumed as the first person of δαμᾷ (damāi).

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The Story of Damian

Damian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 3,974 Damians were born — ranking #98 that year. As of 2026, Damian ranks #103 for baby boys with 3,255 births, holding steady (-3%). In total, more than 113K Damians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Damian

Phonetically similar names — useful when Damian is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Damian

What does the name Damian mean?
Damian is a given name that comes from Damianus, which is the latinisation of the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), derived from the Greek word δαμάζω (damazō), "(I) conquer, master, overcome, tame", in the form of δαμάω/-ῶ (damaō), a form assumed as the first person of δαμᾷ (damāi).
How popular is Damian in 2026?
In 2026, Damian ranks #103 among boys' names in the U.S., with 3,255 babies given the name that year.
When was Damian most popular?
Damian reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #98 that year with 3,974 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Damian most popular?
Damian has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New Mexico, Nevada. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Damian.
Is Damian a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Damian is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Damian?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Damian include Percy, Roland, Tracy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Damian

Damian is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 113K births in the dataset. Damian's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #98. Use the chart and map above to compare Damian's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.