UK boy's name
Damiano
Of Italian origin, meaning "to tame" or "to subdue".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Damiano is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Damiano popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 5 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2008 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Damiano. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Damiano ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 5 boys were registered as Damiano.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Damiano as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3449
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2014
5 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Damiano mean?
The name Damiano is of Italian origin and has its roots in the Late Latin name Damianus. The name is derived from the Greek word "damianos," which means "to tame" or "to subdue." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were seen as having a gentle or calming nature.
Damiano is closely related to the name Damian, which has been in use since ancient times. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Damian can be found in the Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of a Christian martyr from the 4th century AD. Saint Damian, along with his brother Cosmas, were physicians who provided medical care to the poor and were eventually martyred for their faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
During the Middle Ages, the name Damiano gained popularity in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It was often associated with religious figures and saints, such as Blessed Damiano Porzio (1455-1495), an Italian Dominican friar and preacher known for his devotion to the Rosary.
One of the most notable individuals with the name Damiano in history was Damiano da Bergamo (1475-1549), an Italian Renaissance painter and architect. He is best known for his frescoes in the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan and for his contributions to the architectural design of the Certosa di Pavia, a renowned monastery near Pavia, Italy.
Another significant figure was Damiano Muzi (1776-1828), an Italian Catholic prelate who served as the Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland from 1818 to 1825. He played a crucial role in mediating disputes between the Swiss cantons and the Holy See during a period of religious and political tensions.
In the 20th century, Damiano Tommasini (1912-1994) was an Italian footballer who played as a defender and represented Italy in the 1938 FIFA World Cup. He spent most of his club career with AC Milan, where he won four Serie A titles.
Damiano Cunego (born 1981) is a contemporary Italian professional road cyclist who has won numerous prestigious races, including the Giro d'Italia in 2004 and the Amstel Gold Race in 2008. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful Italian cyclists of his generation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Damiano over time
The chart below shows babies named Damiano registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Damiano, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damiano by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Damiano was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4029 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4032 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Damiano
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Damiano: questions and answers
How popular is the name Damiano in the UK right now?
In 2022, Damiano was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Damiano most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 5 babies registered as Damiano in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Damiano?
Of Italian origin, meaning "to tame" or "to subdue".
How many people are called Damiano in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Damiano across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.