Damien
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning to tame, subdue.
Babies a year
1,340
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#352
down from #344
UK popularity
#745
46 babies
How Damien has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #254 |
| 2016 | #278 |
| 2017 | #266 |
| 2018 | #264 |
| 2019 | #282 |
| 2020 | #277 |
| 2021 | #280 |
| 2022 | #304 |
| 2023 | #330 |
| 2024 | #344 |
| 2025 | #352 |
In 2025, 46 babies in England and Wales were named Damien. In the US, 1,340 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 2,259 in 2007.
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