girl's name
Damienne
dah-MYEN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 705
Damienne is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1966, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Damienne Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 35 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 90 |
| 1950s | 125 |
| 1960s | 180 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Damienne?
In 1991, Damienne was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Damienne
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Damienne Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Damienne over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Damienne
- French dah-MYEN
Sibling Names for Damienne
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Damienne — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Damienne
Is Damienne a girl's or a boy's name?
Damienne is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Damienne?
Damienne has 2 syllables.
When was Damienne most popular?
Damienne peaked in 1966, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.