Damiene
A feminine name derived from the French Damien, meaning "to tame or subdue".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Damiene. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damiene today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damiene births was 1978 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damiene. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Damiene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1978
5 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1978 SSA rank
#5,993
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Damiene: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damiene by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Damiene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Damiene
The name Damiene has its roots in ancient Greek culture, believed to have originated around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "damazo," which means "to tame" or "to subdue." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who possessed a calm and gentle demeanor or had the ability to pacify others.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Damiene can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a Spartan soldier bearing this name during the Persian Wars in the 5th century BCE. However, the name remained relatively obscure in ancient times and did not gain significant popularity until much later.
In the Middle Ages, the name Damiene appeared sporadically in various regions of Europe, particularly in France and Italy. One notable figure from this period was Damiene de Marseille, a French monk who lived in the 12th century and was renowned for his devotion to charitable works and his efforts in aiding the poor and sick.
During the Renaissance, the name gained further recognition, particularly in Italy. Damiene Veneziano, an Italian painter and architect from the 15th century, was a prominent figure who contributed significantly to the artistic and cultural landscape of the time. His works, including frescoes and architectural designs, can still be found in various Italian cities today.
In the 17th century, Damiene Estêvão, a Portuguese explorer and navigator, made significant contributions to the exploration of the Pacific Ocean and the mapping of various islands and coastlines. His voyages and discoveries played a crucial role in expanding the knowledge of the world during that era.
Another notable figure bearing the name Damiene was Damiene Delaville, a French botanist and naturalist who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his extensive studies and contributions to the field of plant taxonomy, and many plant species were named after him in recognition of his work.
While the name Damiene has not been as widely popular as some other names throughout history, it has maintained a presence across various cultures and time periods, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in diverse fields such as military, religion, art, exploration, and science.
People
Damiene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damiene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Damiene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damiene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damiene going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Damiene a common name?
We classify Damiene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damiene most popular?
The single biggest year for Damiene was 1978, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damiene is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Damiene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damiene a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damiene in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Damiene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damiene in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Damiene can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Damiene?
Find out how many Americans are named Damiene on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.