boys' name · peaked 1990

Damar

Every Damar since 1972 — 1,145 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#5,911
among boys
Babies in 2025
15
named Damar
Peak year
1990
37 babies
All-time total
1,145
since 1972

The story of Damar

Damar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,911 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1972, 1,145 American babies have been named Damar. Its peak came in 1990, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Damar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Damar 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 15 #5,911
2024 15 #5,968
2023 23 #4,486
2022 11 #7,369
2021 17 #5,383
2020 17 #5,294
2019 19 #5,001
2018 24 #4,257
2017 14 #6,109
2016 17 #5,363
2015 19 #4,921
2014 14 #6,061
2013 20 #4,655
2012 32 #3,390
2011 21 #4,535
2010 29 #3,645
2009 22 #4,461
2008 34 #3,299
2007 30 #3,524
2006 33 #3,237
2005 19 #4,504
2004 36 #2,853
2003 23 #3,752
2002 18 #4,353
2001 5 #15,917 23 #3,639
2000 30 #2,931
1995 20 #3,334
1990 37 #2,019
1985 33 #1,803
1980 15 #2,987
1975 7 #4,410
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Damar in 2025?

Damar ranked #5,911 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Damar?

1,145 babies have been named Damar in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Damar most popular?

Damar peaked in 1990, when 37 newborns received the name.

Is Damar a boy or girl name?

Damar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Damar rising or falling?

Damar has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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