Damian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Damian has Greek origins, derived from 'Damianos,' which means 'to tame.' It has evolved through Latin and Old French forms. The name is associated with resilience and strength, with a notable historical figure being Saint Damian. It does not have a biblical context but gained popularity in early Christianity. Today, it is seen as a strong and classic name, with variants like Damien and Damián.
The name Damian is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Damian has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Damian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2987th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1959th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 801st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 333rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 287th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 159th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 111th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5102nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10927th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17023rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18924th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Damian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Damian"
Pronunciation
/ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Damian is derived from the Greek name 'Damianos,' which is related to the Greek word 'damao,' meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue.'
Meaning
to tame, to subdue
Language Evolution
Damianos (Greek), Damianus (Latin), Damian (Old French)
Historical Usage
The name Damian gained popularity in the early Christian era, particularly due to Saint Damian, a martyr in the 3rd century who is often associated with healing.
Variants & Derivatives
Damien, Damon, Damián
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Damian is viewed as a strong and classic name, often associated with resilience and strength, and it has maintained a steady popularity in various cultures.
Famous People
Saint Damian, Damian Lewis, Damian Lillard
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Damian"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Damian"
"Damian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2987th of 7545 | 123 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1959th of 6773 | 256 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 801st of 7552 | 1,605 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 333rd of 10718 | 8,941 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 287th of 16616 | 13,210 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 159th of 24088 | 40,886 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 111th of 23106 | 41,662 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5102nd of 19264 | 166 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10927th of 27321 | 81 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17023rd of 35406 | 59 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18924th of 30306 | 30 |
Regional Popularity of "Damian" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
62.85% 978th/1556 |
91.29% 2148th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
34.49% 768th/2227 |
21.11% 513th/2430 |
39.26% 1120th/2853 |
25.98% 721st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.88% 349th/2937 |
6.92% 241st/3483 |
11.80% 415th/3518 |
7.42% 300th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.30% 306th/3685 |
5.92% 265th/4475 |
5.78% 300th/5194 |
4.57% 289th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
4.41% 202nd/4582 |
3.20% 165th/5164 |
2.39% 175th/7313 |
1.39% 104th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.62% 184th/3984 |
4.15% 186th/4487 |
1.91% 130th/6822 |
0.84% 53rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Damian" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Damian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Damian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.