Damiel
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 83 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Damiel hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1974, with 83 total recorded births.
Damiel is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Damiel is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Damiel is a boy's baby name, a creative blend of Daniel (Hebrew, 'God is my judge') and Damien (Greek, 'to tame'). Wim Wenders' film Wings of Desire features an angel named Damiel.
Damiel is the angel from Wings of Desire — a cinematic name of heavenly longing and human love.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Damiel's final sounds are resonant, angelic — shared with Hebrew names of angels and prophets. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Damiel softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Damiel's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Damiel has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | #12422 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 14 | #6980 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 46 | #5712 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 18 | #5135 | — |
The Story of Damiel
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1989, Damiel is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Damiel are most likely born between 1979 and 1999.
How rare is Damiel?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Damiel is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1980s with 46 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Damiel by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1974–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | #12422 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7148 |
| 1992 | 7 | #6812 |
| 1989 | 10 | #4891 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5945 |
| 1984 | 5 | #6511 |
| 1983 | 5 | #6437 |
| 1982 | 7 | #5131 |
| 1981 | 5 | #6480 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4590 |
| 1979 | 6 | #5493 |
| 1976 | 7 | #4535 |
| 1974 | 5 | #5376 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2006