Holding steady.
Popularity of Daimen since 1976
Babies named Daimen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Daimen's real moment was 2010.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Daimen is a modern respelling of the classic name Damian, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1976. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, but never entered the top 1000, maintaining a low but consistent level of use. The trajectory indicates a stable pattern, with no dramatic rise or fall. Although it has no top states listed in the data, the name has a contemporary feel while being linked to ancient Greek roots. Parents choosing Daimen might appreciate its connection to the saintly Damian tradition, yet prefer a distinctive spelling.
Daimen is a variant spelling of Damian, which derives from the Greek name Damianos. This in turn is thought to come from the Greek verb damao, meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Damian who with his brother Cosmas was martyred in the 4th century. The spelling Daimen emerged as a modern respelling, likely influenced by names like Daimon or Damon, and has been in sporadic use in the United States since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, Dai
Sibling names for Daimen
Names that share Daimen's style, for a brother or sister.
