Damian
Pronunciation: [ d-AYM-ee-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Damian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 336 babies have been named Damian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Damian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,606 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,606
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Damian is also used as a boy name, ranked #110.
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About the Name Damian
Damian is a girl name .
Is Damian a boy or girl name? Damian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,606 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #110. Damian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Damian is currently ranked #22,606 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Damian include Dami, Damiy, Damiie, Day, Daie, and Damkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Damian include Damiyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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