How old is someone named Damien?
The average Damien is 24 years old.
Half of all living Damiens are between 13 and 35.
When was Damien popular?
Most of the Damiens in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2007 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 12 | 0 |
| 1940s | 86 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 195 | 130 |
| 1960s | 504 | 410 |
| 1970s | 6,526 | 5,900 |
| 1980s | 8,254 | 7,700 |
| 1990s | 9,102 | 8,800 |
| 2000s | 18,567 | 18,000 |
| 2010s | 15,266 | 15,000 |
| 2020s | 6,506 | 6,500 |
How many Damiens are still alive?
About 63,000 Damiens are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 65,000 babies named Damien since 1936.
Nearly every Damien ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Damien?
About two in five living Damiens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 12%
- Millennial 20%
- Gen Z 42%
- Gen Alpha 26%
Is Damien an old name?
Not really. Damien is younger than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Damien will be 40 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Damien a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Damiens are men.
Names the same age as Damien
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Damien's name twin is Gabriel. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gabriel's age curve is the closest match to Damien's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Damien
How old is the average Damien?
The average Damien in the US is 24 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Damien?
About 63,000 Damiens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 65,000 babies given the name since 1936.
When was the name Damien most popular?
In 2007, when about 2,300 baby boys were named Damien.
Is Damien a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 42% of living Damiens, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this