Damien
Boy name · 539 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Damien: 539 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 20 births in 1985.
Damien is a name with a powerful yet divided lineage. Its primary origin is from the Greek name *Damianos*, derived from *damazo* meaning "to tame" or "subdue." The name is most famously associated with the 4th-century Saints Cosmas and Damian, twin brothers and physicians martyred in Syria, and subsequently became a popular name across Christian Europe, particularly in France. The most celebrated bearer for modern audiences is the actor Damien Lewis, known for his roles in *Band of Brothers* and *Homeland*. The name also bears a darker cultural association, forever linked to the fictional Antichrist child in the 1976 horror film *The Omen*, a connection that, while potent, has not diminished its ongoing popularity. A common French variant is Damien, while the Italian spelling is Damiano.
Boy 51 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198520 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4417 babies
- Total births
- 539since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y