To tame or subdue
Derived from the Greek name Damianos, which comes from the word 'damazo'. It historically implies one who tames or subdues, often associated with the legend of Saint Damian, a 3rd-century martyr and patron saint of physicians.
About 935 boys were named Damien in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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