Dammian
A masculine name derived from the Greek name Damian, meaning "to tame" or "subdue".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dammian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dammian today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dammian births was 1975 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dammian. 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 Dammian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1975
7 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1975 SSA rank
#4,409
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Dammian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dammian 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 Dammian 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dammian
The given name Dammian has its origins in Latin and Ancient Roman culture, dating back to the early centuries of the first millennium. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name Damianus, which itself traces its roots to the Latin word "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master." This connection suggests that Dammian may have initially signified someone of authority or nobility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dammian can be found in the 4th century, when Damianus was the name of a Christian martyr and saint from the city of Ephesus, in modern-day Turkey. Saint Damianus was a physician who, along with his brother Cosmas, was renowned for providing free medical care to the poor. Their story is recounted in various Christian hagiographies and religious texts from that era.
The name gained further prominence in the 6th century, when Pope Damian I served as the Bishop of Rome from 366 to 384 AD. His papacy was marked by his efforts to combat the spread of the Arian heresy and his promotion of asceticism and monasticism within the Church.
In the Middle Ages, the name Dammian appeared in various historical records and chronicles across Europe. One notable figure was Damian de Veuster, better known as Father Damien of Molokai (1840-1889), a Belgian Catholic priest who devoted his life to serving those afflicted with leprosy on the Hawaiian island of Molokai.
Another famous bearer of the name was Damian of Alexandria (590-602 AD), a Christian philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in the Christological debates of his time. His writings and teachings were highly influential in shaping the doctrines of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
In the realm of literature, the name Dammian has been immortalized in the works of various writers. One notable example is Damian Thorn, the central character in the novel "The Omen" by David Seltzer, and its subsequent film adaptations. Portrayed as the Antichrist, Damian Thorn's name served as a symbolic representation of evil and darkness.
Other historical figures who bore the name Dammian include Damian Logue (1671-1713), an Irish Catholic priest and Jacobite propagandist; Damian Ravier (1916-1994), a French artist and illustrator known for his work in the field of science fiction; and Damian Williams (1940-2022), a Jamaican singer and songwriter who was a pioneering figure in the development of reggae music.
People
Dammian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dammian 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
Dammian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dammian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dammian 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 Dammian a common name?
We classify Dammian 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, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dammian most popular?
The single biggest year for Dammian was 1975, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dammian is about 55 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 Dammian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dammian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dammian 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 Dammian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dammian 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 Dammian 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 share the name Dammian?
You can see how many Americans are named Dammian on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.