Declining since 2010, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Daymian since 1992
Babies named Daymian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 263 |
| 2010s | 263 |
| 2020s | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Daymian is an extremely rare modern respelling of Damian, first recorded in U.S. data in 1992. It reached its peak rank of 6,143rd in 2009, but has been falling in usage since 2010. With a 2025 one-in-122,005 rarity, it represents a highly distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar-sounding name with an unconventional spelling. The variant form follows a pattern of 'y' substitutions seen in names like Daylen or Kayden, reflecting late-20th-century American naming trends. Despite its low frequency, Daymian fits well among contemporary style-matched names for siblings such as Caleb, Maya, or Zara.
Daymian is a modern English respelling of Damian, a name of Greek origin from Damianos, derived from daman 'to tame'. The variant spelling with 'y' emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by similar name forms like Daylen or Kayden. Its use has been rare but persistent since first appearing in U.S. records in 1992.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, Day-Day
Sibling names for Daymian
Names that share Daymian's style, for a brother or sister.
