Damien
5 countries#514 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Damien was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
126,274 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #514 · peaked in 1985 with 6,582 births
Most common in: Nord, Rhône, Paris, Seine-Maritime, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
65,018 births recorded 1936–2025 · currently #352 · peaked in 2007 with 2,265 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,721 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2007 with 135 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,077 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #682 · peaked in 2007 with 118 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
539 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 1985 with 20 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
105 births recorded 1997–2023 · peaked in 1999 with 14 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Damien’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #65 | — |
| 2004 | #74 | ↓9 |
| 2005 | #86 | ↓12 |
| 2006 | #99 | ↓13 |
| 2007 | #111 | ↓12 |
| 2008 | #138 | ↓27 |
| 2009 | #147 | ↓9 |
| 2010 | #181 | ↓34 |
| 2011 | #184 | ↓3 |
| 2012 | #227 | ↓43 |
| 2013 | #228 | ↓1 |
| 2014 | #276 | ↓48 |
| 2015 | #293 | ↓17 |
| 2016 | #364 | ↓71 |
| 2017 | #390 | ↓26 |
| 2018 | #487 | ↓97 |
| 2019 | #484 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #514 | ↓30 |
| 2021 | #686 | ↓172 |
| 2022 | #514 | ↑172 |
Frequently asked questions about Damien
Is Damien a popular name?
Yes — Damien currently ranks #514 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Damien more common for boys or girls?
Damien is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Damien most popular?
Damien peaked in 1985 in France, with 6,582 recorded births that year.
Is Damien rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Damien’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #225 in 1900 to #514 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Damien?
At least 194,013 babies have been recorded with the name Damien across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Damien popular in more than one country?
Yes — Damien appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Damien?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Damien include Leonel, Ibrahim, Santino, Hendrix.
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