Damian is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #271 in 2024 with 172 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 186 births ranking #253. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 107.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,615 boys born was named Damian. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Damian is a Greek name usually linked with the idea of taming or subduing. In modern use, though, it feels polished, international, and much softer than that literal sense might suggest.
The name is strongly associated with Saint Damian, which helped it spread through Christian Europe. It has remained a stable classic and now often feels quietly elegant.