Daymian
Daymian is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
To tame, master, or subdue.
Origin and history
Daymian is a modern English phonetic spelling variant of the classic Greek name Damian. It derives from the Greek word 'damazo', which means 'to tame' or 'subdue'. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice that offers a distinct spelling of a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
671 babies in the United States have been named Daymian since 1880. It ranks #4005 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- CA (74.2 %)
- TX (25.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 55 |
| 2000-2010 | 263 |
| 2010-2019 | 263 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Nicknames
Day, Dame
Fun facts
- Daymian incorporates the 'day' sound directly into its spelling, offering an explicit phonetic alternative to Damian.
- The name has seen steady, low-volume usage in the United States over recent decades.