Declining since 2011, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Damyan since 1993
Babies named Damyan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 167 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Damyan is a Bulgarian form of Damian, a name with Greek roots meaning 'to tame.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1993, and its peak popularity came in 2010, but since 2011 its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 10,695, with only about 1 in every 284,679 baby boys receiving the name. While still uncommon, Damyan offers a distinctive alternative to the more familiar Damian or Damien, carrying the same ancient saintly associations and a strong, soft sound. Its top states include none, reflecting its widespread rarity across the country.
Damyan is a Bulgarian variant of Damian, which derives from the Greek name Damianos, from the word damazo meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue.' The name was borne by several early Christian saints, most notably Saints Cosmas and Damian, twin brothers and physicians who were martyred in the 4th century. It has been used across Eastern Orthodox cultures and gained popularity in Bulgaria.
“Damyan” around the world
Where Damyan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dam, Damo
Sibling names for Damyan
Names that share Damyan's style, for a brother or sister.
