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Why parents love Damian- Saint Damian is the patron saint of doctors — healing heritage.
- Damian Lillard is one of the most clutch athletes alive.
- Three syllables with a strong, edgy sound: DAY-mee-an.
- The meaning to tame is powerful and controlled.
- The Omen association has faded — the name has been reclaimed.
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The vibe of Damian
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Origin & history of Damian
Greek Damianos (to tame/subdue)
→ Latin Damianus
→ English Damian
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Modern American roots
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?
2013
peak 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 registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
3,974
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #98)
(ranked #98)
3,382
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
33,820
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
107,019
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Damian6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
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✦
Intense control◈
Healing intensity◎
Clutch under pressure♡
Tames the untameableD4
A1
M4
I9
A1
N5
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Damian❤️
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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