Damien Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In comics, Damien Wayne is the son of Batman, often portrayed with a rebellious streak. Does the name Damien hint at hidden depths?

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A Deep Dive

Damien Overview

Meaning

To tame, subdue

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Originating from the Greek name “Damianos,” which is derived from “daman,” meaning “to tame” or “subdue.”

Pronunciation

/ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/

Popularity

Damien is used in various countries, including France and Belgium, and has a steady presence in the USA. In 2023, Damien ranked #265 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Exotic, Classic, Cool

Associated Traits

Calm, composed, thoughtful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Damien, known for his selfless work with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

Name Day

September 26 (France)
A Deep Dive

Damien Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Damion, Damiano, Damyan, Damon, Demian, Damiaan, Demyan, Daimon, Damianos

Common Nicknames

Dami, Dame, Ian, Demi, Dee, Damon, D

Diminutives

Ami, Mia, Dae, Dia, Mian, Damie

Famous People

  • Damien Hirst
    (British Artist)
  • Damien Rice
    (Irish Musician)
  • Damien Chazelle
    (American Director)
  • Damien Duff
    (Irish Soccer Player)
  • Damien Lewis
    (British Author)
  • Damien Perquis
    (French-Polish Soccer Player)
  • Damien Molony
    (Irish Actor)
  • Damien Wilkins
    (American Basketball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Damien Thorn
    ("The Omen," Film)
  • "Damien"
    (TV Series)
  • Damien Karras
    ("The Exorcist," Film)
  • Damien Spinelli
    ("General Hospital," TV Series)
  • "Damien: Omen II"
    (Film)
  • Damien Wayne
    ("Batman: Son of the Demon," Graphic Novel)
  • "Damien: Omen III - The Final Conflict"
    (Film)
  • Damien Price
    ("The Vampire Diaries," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Damien?

Damien means “to tame” or “subdue.” Those named Damien are often seen as strong-willed and determined, embodying qualities of resilience and leadership.

What Is the Origin of The Name Damien?

The name Damien has Greek origins, derived from the Greek name “Damianos,” which comes from the word “daman,” meaning “to tame” or “subdue.” It was popularized by Saint Damien, a Christian martyr known for his care for lepers.

Damien Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Damien in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2802021#3042022#3292023
Top 3 Rankings#1611978#1821980#1822007

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Damien

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023329
(-25 from 2022)
1009
(-93 from 2022)
0.05510
2022304
(-24 from 2021)
1102
(-130 from 2021)
0.05884
2021280
(-3 from 2020)
1232
(+17 from 2020)
0.06576
2020277
(+5 from 2019)
1215
(-29 from 2019)
0.06569
2019282
(-18 from 2018)
1244
(-118 from 2018)
0.06473
2018264
(+2 from 2017)
1362
(+10 from 2017)
0.07007
2017266
(+12 from 2016)
1352
(+49 from 2016)
0.06831
2016278
(-24 from 2015)
1303
(-120 from 2015)
0.06433
2015254
(-5 from 2014)
1423
(-85 from 2014)
0.06960
2014249
(-23 from 2013)
1508
(-111 from 2013)
0.07359
2013226
(-8 from 2012)
1619
(-47 from 2012)
0.08012
2012218
(-20 from 2011)
1666
(-166 from 2011)
0.08210
2011198
(-6 from 2010)
1832
(-105 from 2010)
0.09018
2010192
(-4 from 2009)
1937
(-76 from 2009)
0.09428
2009188
(+1 from 2008)
2013
(-98 from 2008)
0.09491
2008189
(-7 from 2007)
2111
(-154 from 2007)
0.09682
2007182
(+13 from 2006)
2265
(+272 from 2006)
0.10225
2006195
(+5 from 2005)
1993
(+54 from 2005)
0.09091
2005200
(-4 from 2004)
1939
(-18 from 2004)
0.09115
2004196
(+1 from 2003)
1957
(+67 from 2003)
0.09260
2003197
(+15 from 2002)
1890
(+238 from 2002)
0.08995
2002212
(+29 from 2001)
1652
(+250 from 2001)
0.07994
2001241
(+17 from 2000)
1402
(+99 from 2000)
0.06778
2000258
(+10 from 1999)
1303
(+184 from 1999)
0.06239
1999268
(+32 from 1998)
1119
(+169 from 1998)
0.05488
1998300
(+1 from 1997)
950
(+43 from 1997)
0.04685
1997301
(+13 from 1996)
907
(+67 from 1996)
0.04540
1996314
(-29 from 1995)
840
(-113 from 1995)
0.04192
1995285
(-5 from 1994)
953
(-23 from 1994)
0.04738
1994280
(+24 from 1993)
976
(+72 from 1993)
0.04788
1993304
(+4 from 1992)
904
(+39 from 1992)
0.04377
1992308
(+8 from 1991)
865
(+52 from 1991)
0.04121
1991316
(+16 from 1990)
813
(+67 from 1990)
0.03835
1990332
(-23 from 1989)
746
(-28 from 1989)
0.03466
1989309
(+18 from 1988)
774
(+116 from 1988)
0.03693
1988327
(+16 from 1987)
658
(+78 from 1987)
0.03286
1987343
(-29 from 1986)
580
(-65 from 1986)
0.02974
1986314
(-18 from 1985)
645
(-42 from 1985)
0.03356
1985296
(-8 from 1984)
687
(-21 from 1984)
0.03570
1984288
(-26 from 1983)
708
(-81 from 1983)
0.03773
1983262
(-20 from 1982)
789
(-162 from 1982)
0.04234
1982242
(-14 from 1981)
951
(-88 from 1981)
0.05039
1981228
(-46 from 1980)
1039
(-299 from 1980)
0.05579
1980182
(+1 from 1979)
1338
(+16 from 1979)
0.07214
1979183
(-22 from 1978)
1322
(-186 from 1978)
0.07380
1978161
(+85 from 1977)
1508
(+674 from 1977)
0.08826
1977246
(+38 from 1976)
834
(+171 from 1976)
0.04879
1976284
(+42 from 1975)
663
(+121 from 1975)
0.04061
1975326
(-42 from 1974)
542
(-116 from 1974)
0.03341
1974284
(+133 from 1973)
658
(+303 from 1973)
0.04036
1973417
(+56 from 1972)
355
(+81 from 1972)
0.02200
1972473
(+208 from 1971)
274
(+126 from 1971)
0.01637
1971681
(+56 from 1970)
148
(+24 from 1970)
0.00814
1970737
(+62 from 1969)
124
(+31 from 1969)
0.00651
1969799
(+6 from 1968)
93
(+8 from 1968)
0.00508
1968805
(+214 from 1967)
85
(+34 from 1967)
0.00479
19671019
(+263 from 1966)
51
(+16 from 1966)
0.00287
19661282
(-139 from 1965)
35
(-8 from 1965)
0.00193
19651143
(+3 from 1964)
43
(-2 from 1964)
0.00227
19641146
(+173 from 1963)
45
(+10 from 1963)
0.00222
19631319
(-117 from 1962)
35
(-7 from 1962)
0.00170
19621202
(+79 from 1961)
42
(+4 from 1961)
0.00200
19611281
(+14 from 1960)
38
(+1 from 1960)
0.00176
19601295
(+205 from 1959)
37
(+9 from 1959)
0.00171
19591500
(-128 from 1958)
28
(-4 from 1958)
0.00129
19581372
(+174 from 1957)
32
(+6 from 1957)
0.00149
19571546
(+545 from 1956)
26
(+11 from 1956)
0.00119
19562091
(-246 from 1955)
15
(-3 from 1955)
0.00070
19551845
(+43 from 1954)
18
(+1 from 1954)
0.00086
19541888
(+398 from 1953)
17
(+5 from 1953)
0.00082
19532286
(-621 from 1952)
12
(-9 from 1952)
0.00060
19521665
(+173 from 1951)
21
(+4 from 1951)
0.00106
19511838
(+600 from 1950)
17
(+7 from 1950)
0.00089
19502438
(-497 from 1949)
10
(-5 from 1949)
0.00055
19491941
(+386 from 1948)
15
(+4 from 1948)
0.00083
19482327
(+29 from 1947)
11
No change from 1947
0.00062
19472356
(+563 from 1946)
11
(+4 from 1946)
0.00059
19462919
(+419 from 1945)
7
(+2 from 1945)
0.00042
19453338
(-606 from 1943)
5
(-3 from 1943)
0.00036
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19432732
(+208 from 1942)
8
(+1 from 1942)
0.00055
19422940
(-449 from 1941)
7
(-2 from 1941)
0.00050
19412491
(-508 from 1940)
9
(-4 from 1940)
0.00072
19401983
(+1193 from 1938)
13
(+7 from 1938)
0.00110
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19383176
(-30 from 1936)
6
No change from 1936
0.00053
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19363146
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00056
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
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0
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0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18800
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0
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Damien

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1912021#2182022#2132023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2912021#3412022#3322023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2652021#3442022#3092023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3252021#4302022#3592023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3172021#2742022#2912023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2812021#2842022#3302023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3812021#3002022#3412023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2792021#2562022#4722023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3332021#2992022#2962023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2462021#2362022#2652023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3732021#3142022#4312023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3132021#4682022#4782023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2792021#3172022#3652023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2982021#3142022#3532023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3072021#3612022#4352023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3072021#3292022#4082023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2672021#2862022#2562023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2352021#2532022#3642023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3472021#3312022#6222023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3752021#3242022#3312023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3182021#4262022#5012023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3332021#4122022#6432023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4082021#3542022#2622023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5112021#4462022#5762023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2272021#3232022#3002023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2792021#2562022#3442023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3542021#3732022#3852023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3592021#4342022#4422023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2542021#2642022#3072023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2392021#3012022#2832023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3672021#4452022#3542023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3042021#2572022#3592023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1342021#1992022#2722023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2272021#5232022#3232023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1772018#1912019#2182023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5912021#4332022#3572023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5642021#3232022#4982023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1612020#2472021#3512022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1652007#2532015#1992018

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4472021#2862022#2982023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1742017#2442018#2352020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2222018#2002019#1902020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4252021#3272022#1812023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2092016#1632017#1262020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#852019#1342021#1792022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1792013#1792018#2122022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1052011#1332012#1012018

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2172010#2032011#2122015

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2592016#2482022#2202023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1332012#932014#722017

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1642008#2042010#2132012

Popularity Rankings for Damien in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#552007#622012#502013

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#921991#911992#941993

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1092020#1082021#912022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1472000#1592001#1992002

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1472009#1822010#1842011

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3142021#3202022#1872023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3052014#3912016#3692018

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5522021#4292022#3622023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3652018#4922019#4482021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3952006#4322010#3922011

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#3942020#8692021#4722022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4182019#4142022#3952023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4902017#4722018#4002023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5892019#7392020#6822021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7802022#7072023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Damien a Name for Boys or Girls?

Damien is most commonly a boys’ name. Its Greek origins and historical usage have made it a popular choice for male children.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Damien

Damien in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Damien Hirst (Artist, born 1965): A British contemporary artist and entrepreneur who gained fame for his provocative and controversial works.
  • Damien Rice (Musician, born 1973): An Irish singer-songwriter known for his soulful and emotive music.
  • Damien Chazelle (Director, born 1985): An American film director and screenwriter acclaimed for his work on "Whiplash" and "La La Land."
  • Damien Duff (Soccer Player, born 1979): An Irish former professional soccer player who played for top clubs and the national team.
  • Damien Lewis (Author, born 1966): A British author and journalist noted for his books on military history and adventure.
  • Damien Perquis (Soccer Player, born 1984): A French-Polish professional soccer player who played as a defender for various clubs and the Polish national team.
  • Damien Molony (Actor, born 1984): An Irish actor recognized for his roles in television series such as "Being Human" and "Ripper Street."
  • Damien Wilkins (Basketball Player, born 1980): An American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and overseas.
  • Damien Thorn ("The Omen," 1976 Film): A young boy discovered to be the Antichrist, causing havoc and terror.
  • "Damien" (2016 TV Series): Follows the adult life of Damien Thorn, the mysterious child from "The Omen," as he comes to terms with his destiny.
  • Damien Karras ("The Exorcist," 1973 Film): A Jesuit priest and psychiatrist who battles demonic possession.
  • Damien Spinelli ("General Hospital," 1963 TV Series): A quirky and lovable computer hacker who helps solve crimes in Port Charles.
  • "Damien: Omen II" (1978 Film): Continues the story of Damien Thorn as he grows into his powers as the Antichrist.
  • Damien Wayne ("Batman: Son of the Demon," 1987 Graphic Novel): The son of Batman and Talia al Ghul, raised as an assassin.
  • "Damien: Omen III - The Final Conflict" (1981 Film): Follows Damien Thorn in his adulthood as he positions himself for world domination.
  • Damien Price ("The Vampire Diaries," 2009 TV Series): A recurring character involved in the supernatural events of Mystic Falls.
  • Damien Park (California, USA): A community park in La Verne offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Damien Lake (Alberta, Canada): A freshwater lake located in northern Alberta, popular for fishing and boating.
  • Damien High School (California, USA): A private Catholic high school in La Verne, providing education and athletic programs.
  • St. Damien’s Hospital (Port-au-Prince, Haiti): A pediatric hospital in Haiti that provides healthcare services to children.
  • Damien Street (Dublin, Ireland): A street in Dublin city center featuring various shops and local businesses.
  • Damien Hall (Western Australia, Australia): A historic building in Fremantle, used for community events and functions.
  • Damien Elementary School (Hawaii, USA): A primary school in Honolulu providing education for young children.
  • Damien Forest (Luxembourg Province, Belgium): A forested area offering hiking trails and natural scenery.

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