Damiyan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who repents".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Damiyan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damiyan today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damiyan births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damiyan. 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 Damiyan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#10,957
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Damiyan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damiyan 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 Damiyan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Damiyan
The name Damiyan has its origins in Persian and Arabic cultures, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the ancient Persian word "Damian," meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." This name was initially associated with strength, courage, and the ability to overcome challenges.
In the early days of Islam, the name Damiyan gained significance as it was borne by several prominent figures. One of the earliest recorded instances was Damiyan ibn Ismail, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. His writings on theology and ethics heavily influenced Islamic thought during that era.
The name Damiyan also appeared in religious texts and historical records from the Middle Ages. In the 12th century, Damiyan al-Mawsili was a celebrated poet and musician from present-day Iraq. His contributions to the development of Arabic music and poetry were widely recognized during his lifetime.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Damiyan. In the 13th century, Damiyan al-Katib was a renowned calligrapher and scribe from Egypt, whose works were highly prized for their artistic merit and precision.
Another famous bearer of the name was Damiyan al-Zahiri, a 14th-century Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus. He was known for his strict adherence to the literal interpretation of Islamic law and his influential writings on jurisprudence.
In the 16th century, Damiyan ibn Hussain was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on Sufism and spiritual enlightenment. His poetic works were widely admired and studied throughout the Persian-speaking world.
While the name Damiyan has its roots in the Middle East, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and regions over the centuries. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its rich historical and cultural significance, as well as its associations with strength, wisdom, and artistic expression.
People
Damiyan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damiyan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Damiyan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damiyan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damiyan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Damiyan a common name?
We classify Damiyan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damiyan most popular?
The single biggest year for Damiyan was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damiyan is about 20 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 Damiyan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damiyan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damiyan 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 Damiyan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damiyan 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 Damiyan 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 Americans are named Damiyan?
Want to know how many Americans are named Damiyan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.