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Damien

male

Meaning

"To Tame or Subdue"

From Greek-derived Damian, associated with early Christian saints and transmitted through French into modern international usage.

Biblical

Popularity History of Damien

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#344Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#344

Damien was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-14

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Damien Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Damien

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, French
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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