Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Damean since 1969
Babies named Damean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 87 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 178 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Damean is a modern respelling of Damian or Damien, names with Greek origins meaning 'to tame'. While the traditional form Damian has enjoyed enduring popularity, the variant Damean has remained rare. Its peak year was 2004, and since 2005 its usage has been declining. Damean first appeared in U.S. records in 1969. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state. For parents seeking a distinctive yet recognizable variation of a classic name, Damean offers a contemporary twist without straying far from its roots.
Damean is a modern respelling of the traditional name Damian. Damian derives from the Greek name Damianos, which is from 'damazo' meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'. The name was borne by a fourth-century Greek martyr saint, and has been in use in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. The spelling Damean emerged in the late 20th century as a creative variant, likely influenced by popular modern patterns favoring unique spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dame, D, Damy
Sibling names for Damean
Names that share Damean's style, for a brother or sister.
