Damien
Gender: Boy
Meaning: To tame, subdue
Origin: French/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #352 in 2025 with 935 babies born.
History: Damien is the French form of Damian, sharing its Greek roots. It is associated with Father Damien de Veuster, a Belgian priest who dedicated his life to caring for leprosy patients in Hawaii and was canonized in 2009. The spelling Damien is common in French-speaking and Catholic communities.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Damien? About 1 in 3,560 babies born in 2025 were named Damien, or roughly 2.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Damien
What does the name Damien mean?
Damien means “To tame, subdue” from French/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Damien?
Damien has French/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “To tame, subdue”.
How popular is Damien?
Damien ranked #352 in 2025 — given to 935 babies that year.
When was Damien most popular?
Damien peaked in 2007 with 2,265 babies registered that year.
Is Damien a boy or girl name?
Damien is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Damiens in registered births are male.
Is the name Damien rising or falling in popularity?
Damien has fallen 75 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #277 in 2020 to #352 in 2025.
How long has Damien been recorded?
Damien appears in birth records across 87 years — from 1936 through 2025.