BoyFrench origin

Damien: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A tamer of spirits, gentle yet commanding in presence.

Origin
French
Syllables
2
Current rank
#277
Peak
#161 in 1978

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1936: #322919361940: #200719401950: #246819501960: #130119601970: #73919701980: #18219801990: #33219902000: #25820002005: #20020052010: #19220102015: #25420152020: #2772020#1#3229

What Damien Means

Damien is a boy name of French origin. A tamer of spirits, gentle yet commanding in presence.

How Popular Damien Is

Damien currently ranks #277 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #161 in 1978. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Damien

  • Damien peaked at #161 in the U.S. in 1978.
  • Damien is a name with French elegance and history.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

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Questions About Damien

What does Damien mean?

Damien is a boy name of French origin. A tamer of spirits, gentle yet commanding in presence.

How popular is Damien?

Damien currently ranks #277 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #161 in 1978. It has held steady.

Where does Damien come from?

Damien comes from French roots. Damien peaked at #161 in the U.S. in 1978.

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