Damani
Every Damani since 1971 — 3,286 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damani
Damani is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,264 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 3,286 American babies have been named Damani — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 198 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Damani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,763 | 62 | #2,264 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,684 | 75 | #2,034 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,282 | 61 | #2,294 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,203 | 67 | #2,172 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,754 | 70 | #2,079 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,703 | 64 | #2,167 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,654 | 72 | #2,024 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,256 | 60 | #2,271 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,948 | 67 | #2,071 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,981 | 69 | #2,048 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,332 | 76 | #1,916 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,925 | 115 | #1,437 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,800 | 124 | #1,363 |
| 2012 | 40 | #3,866 | 158 | #1,156 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,167 | 68 | #2,004 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,657 | 62 | #2,150 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,297 | 64 | #2,125 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,183 | 70 | #2,008 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,566 | 62 | #2,168 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,089 | 59 | #2,186 |
| 2005 | 26 | #4,991 | 63 | #1,989 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,487 | 89 | #1,505 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,449 | 80 | #1,580 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,127 | 85 | #1,485 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,363 | 92 | #1,379 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,030 | 92 | #1,370 |
| 1995 | — | — | 45 | #1,891 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,439 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,782 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Damani in 2025?
Damani ranked #2,264 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Damani?
3,286 babies have been named Damani in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damani most popular?
Damani peaked in 2012, when 198 newborns received the name.
Is Damani a boy or girl name?
Damani is used for both: about 20% of babies named Damani have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Damani rising or falling?
Damani is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.