Baby Name Popularity Profile

Damian

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Damian.

✦ To tame, to subdue 🌍 Greek traditional spiritual
National Rank (2025) #109
All-Time Peak Rank #98 Achieved 2013
Total U.S. Births 109,920 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 99.9% Boy / 0.1% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1912 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 3,976 births in 2013
πŸ’‘ The Damian Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning To tame, to subdue
Language Origin Greek
Origin Type single
Derived from the Greek name Damianos, which comes from the Greek verb damazo meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue'.
Common Nicknames
Dame Dami
Alternative Spellings
Damien DamiΓ‘n
Pronunciation: DAY-mee-Ι™n
Themes & Categories
traditional spiritual
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Damian

According to SSA data, Damian achieved its highest historical rank of #98 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2013 with 3,976 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 8.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 106 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Damian across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -8.0% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 3,976 births in 2013
Years in Top 100 2 yrs
Years in Top 500 58 yrs
Registry Streak 106 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 45
1920s: 91
1930s: 126
1940s: 231
1950s: 700
1960s: 1,865
1970s: 7,282
1980s: 5,719
1990s: 12,688
2000s: 26,034
2010s: 35,284
2020s: 19,855

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Da-mi-an
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Texas
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #41 1,422 2017 14.3% Decline
Arizona #70 4,248 2014 6.2% Decline
New Mexico #88 1,571 2012 50.0% Decline
California #39 26,815 2013 17.8% Decline
Texas #50 17,092 2013 +3.4% Growth
Colorado #98 2,116 2014 +16.9% Growth
Florida #122 5,695 2018 +4.1% Growth
Oregon #75 1,370 2013 4.0% Decline
Washington #114 2,010 2013 +9.7% Growth
Idaho #177 479 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #152 950 2016 14.6% Decline
Illinois #92 4,875 2014 26.1% Decline
Kansas #134 954 2016 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #135 2,417 2022 2.7% Decline
Alaska Unranked 106 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #174 819 2021 Insufficient historical volume
New York #146 5,656 2025 +9.8% Growth
North Carolina #141 2,044 2025 +43.5% Growth
Louisiana #281 1,266 1976 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #201 1,041 2023 3.3% Decline
Georgia #138 1,840 2024 +50.0% Growth
Nebraska #155 480 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #199 1,467 2014 20.0% Decline
Oklahoma #139 855 2017 12.8% Decline
Pennsylvania #305 3,217 2003 30.2% Decline
Wisconsin #178 1,180 2013 +25.0% Growth
Indiana #193 1,379 2010 Stable
Rhode Island #185 211 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #162 1,043 2025 +46.4% Growth
Delaware #177 112 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #217 1,319 2005 17.6% Decline
Tennessee #181 1,132 2024 +40.5% Growth
South Carolina #208 735 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #144 536 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #246 1,070 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #260 1,814 2024 +56.0% Growth
District of Columbia Unranked 208 1975 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #281 607 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #381 2,061 2006 34.1% Decline
Wyoming Unranked 59 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #226 788 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 183 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #378 523 1994 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #150 123 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #155 105 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #270 588 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 57 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 97 2006 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 105 2008 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 267 2007 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 53 2002 Insufficient historical volume

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