Declining since 2004, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Damen since 1963
Babies named Damen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Damen's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 423 |
| 1980s | 342 |
| 1990s | 540 |
| 2000s | 590 |
| 2010s | 416 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Damen is a rare and modern-sounding name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1963. Its origins are uncertain, but it is likely a variant of the more established names Damian or Damon, both of Greek derivation. The name reached its peak popularity in 1978, but has been on a declining trajectory since 2004. As of 2025, it ranks 5,861 nationally, with only about 1 in every 113,872 newborn boys receiving the name. Most bearers have been concentrated in the state of Illinois, which recorded the highest usage. Despite its rarity, Damen offers a distinctive alternative to similar-sounding names and has a modern, sleek feel.
Damen first appeared in U.S. records in the 1960s. It may be a spelling variant of Damian, from the Greek Damianos meaning 'to tame,' or a variation of Damon, from the Greek name Damōn. It could also be a modern coinage combining elements of popular names. Its use is rare and has been primarily recorded in the United States.
Where Damen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, Dame, Denny
Sibling names for Damen
Names that share Damen's style, for a brother or sister.
