Damain
Every Damain since 1972 — 366 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damain
Damain is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1972, 366 American babies have been named Damain. Its peak came in 1977, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Damain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damain year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,606 |
| 2015 | 6 | #10,972 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,863 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,547 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,127 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,905 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,162 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,350 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,985 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,545 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,813 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,285 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,830 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,167 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,496 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,414 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,146 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,380 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,044 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,781 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Damain in 2025?
Damain did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Damain?
366 babies have been named Damain in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damain most popular?
Damain peaked in 1977, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Damain a boy or girl name?
Damain is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Damain rising or falling?
Damain is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.