Damien is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #698 in 2016 with 49 recorded births. This places Damien in the top 11% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 118 births ranking #319. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 45.6%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 6,774 boys born was named Damien. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Damien is a spelling variant of Damian and carries the same Greek root linked with taming or subduing. Its spelling gives it a slightly softer, more continental feel in English.
The name travelled through Christian and European usage, especially through saintly tradition. In modern naming it balances old roots with a stylish contemporary sound.