Damian means to tame or subdue — from the Greek Damianos. Saint Damian is the patron saint of physicians, paired with his twin brother Cosmas. The Omen's Damien Thorn gave the name a horror-film frisson that parents have mostly overcome. Damian Lillard is one of basketball's most clutch players. Damien Hirst is art's most provocative figure. The name carries healing, horror, and buzzer-beaters.
Damian comes from the Greek Damianos, meaning to tame or subdue. Saints Cosmas and Damian (3rd century) were twin brothers who practised medicine without payment — they are the patron saints of physicians. The Omen (1976) featured Damien Thorn as the Antichrist, temporarily giving the name a dark association. Damian Lillard is one of the NBA's greatest clutch players. Damien Hirst is contemporary art's most controversial figure. The name has been in the US top 100.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: 3rd century — Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers and patron saints of physicians.
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Today
Damian remains a beloved choice, ranking #113 in the US. 107,019 babies have been named Damian since 1912.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Damian?
2013peak year
Today, Damian ranks around #113 in the United States, with roughly 3,382 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2013, 3,974 babies were given the name (ranked #98 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Damian's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 107,019 babies have been registered as Damian since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
3,974 Babies named in peak year (ranked #98)
3,382Avg. per year (last decade)
33,820Total registrations last 10 years
107,019All-time total (since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #113)Very popular
Damian's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — seeking to tame chaos. People named Damian tend to be intense, controlled, and capable of mastering difficult situations.
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Masters chaos
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Intense control
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Healing intensity
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Clutch under pressure
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Tames the untameable
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Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Damian
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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