How Many People Are Named Damian?

Complete statistics for the name Damian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Damian
Rare
Greek

Damian means 'to tame' and has roots in Greek, making it both rare and meaningful. It's estimated that 1 in 3,175 Americans today are named Damian, with around 103,951 people bearing this name in the US.

~6,550
Living in US
1 in 50,603
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To tame
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Caring Protective Determined
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

103,951
Worldwide Bearers
#2,845
Global Rank
🇧🇴 Bolivia
5,596
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
4,578
🇵🇾 Paraguay
4,029
🇩🇪 Germany
2,996
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,926
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,918
🇷🇴 Romania
2,519
🇮🇪 Ireland
2,485
🇨🇺 Cuba
2,311
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,291

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
103,627 (100%)
♀ Female
325 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
82,637
Would be under 30 (77%)
22,236
Would be 30–60 (21%)
2,146
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 107,019 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
89
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Damian Through the Generations

With its peak popularity in 2013, when 3,985 babies were named Damian, this name has seen a steady rise in usage. Today, most people named Damian are under 30, with 82,637 individuals falling into this age bracket, indicating its status as a modern choice. The average age of 21 suggests that Damian remains a popular pick among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

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

⭐ Famous People Named Damian

Damian is a given name that comes from Damianus, which is the latinisation of the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), derived from the Greek word δαμάζω (damazō), "(I) conquer, master, overcome, tame", in the form of δαμάω/-ῶ (damaō), a form assumed as the first person of δαμᾷ (damāi).…

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✨ Similar Names to Damian

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Damian's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Damian

How Many People Have the Name Damian?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,550 people in the United States currently share the name Damian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 50,603 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Damian a Common or Rare Name?

Damian is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Damian Mean?

Damian means "to tame" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Damian in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Damian Most Popular?

The name Damian reached peak popularity in 2013, with 3,985 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Damian?

Approximately 6,550 people named Damian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,550. That works out to roughly 1 in 50,603 Americans.

Is Damian a rare name?

Damian is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 50,603 Americans has this name.

What does the name Damian mean?

Damian means "to tame" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Damian more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Damian are male and 0% are female.

When was Damian most popular?

Damian peaked in 2013 with 3,985 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,550
All-Time Births6,550
1 in X1 in 50,603
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2013
World Rank#2,845
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.