How Many People Are Named Damian?
107,019
people in the United States are named Damian
1 in 3,130 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#653
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0319%
Of US population
Peak Year
2013
3,985 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Polish, Dutch
Pronunciation:
DAY-mee-ən (English), DA-myan (Polish)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Greek name Δαμιανος (Damianos) which was derived from Greek δαμαζω (damazo) "to tame". Saint Damian was martyred with his twin brother Cosmo in Syria early in the 4th century. They are the patron saints of physicians. Due to his renown, the name came into general use in Christian Europe. Another saint by this name was Peter Damian, an 11th-century cardinal and theologian from Italy.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 18.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1912 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
26,048
Texas
16,445
New York
5,521
Florida
5,517
Illinois
4,743
Arizona
4,143
Pennsylvania
3,179
New Jersey
2,346
Colorado
2,046
Ohio
2,032
💡 Fun Facts About "Damian"
- 3,233 babies were named Damian in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2013
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1912
- Most popular in California
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