The nameDamian
Damian is the English, Polish and Spanish form of Damien, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Damien, it comes from the Greek damazein, "to tame".
Origin
Greek, through European languages.
History
Found in France since the 1930s, Damian has risen since the 2000s and peaked in the late 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Damian
Damian in France
Damian was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 815 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Damian. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Damian in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 102 births a year.
Damian in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Damian mean?
Like Damien, it comes from the Greek damazein, "to tame".
What is the origin of the name Damian?
Greek, through European languages.
Is Damian a girl's or a boy's name?
Damian is a boy's name.