An estimated 62,936 living Americans are named Damien.
How rare is Damien?
Damien is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 935 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 58.7% from its 2007 peak.
How old is the typical Damien?
The median age of a living American named Damien is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 35 years old.
Is Damien still popular?
Yes. Damien is holding steady, with 935 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Damien most common?
Damien has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 29.3× more often than the national baseline.
1936Peak 20072025
Peak year
2007
Decline from peak
58.7%
2025
935
All-time
64,757
Diaspora map
Damien broke out in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, and New York (1974) and became over-represented in 41 states over 50 years.
Broke out: California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, and New York, 1974 · over-represented in 41 states over 50 years
