Damen
Every Damen since 1963 — 2,459 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damen
Damen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,914 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 2,459 American babies have been named Damen. Its peak came in 2003, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Damen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,914 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,357 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,714 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,371 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,827 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,436 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,112 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3,463 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,531 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,705 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,095 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,900 |
| 2013 | 52 | #2,405 |
| 2012 | 50 | #2,501 |
| 2011 | 52 | #2,410 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,333 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2,592 |
| 2008 | 45 | #2,723 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,451 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,042 |
| 2005 | 65 | #1,948 |
| 2004 | 67 | #1,837 |
| 2003 | 74 | #1,675 |
| 2002 | 59 | #1,897 |
| 2001 | 58 | #1,894 |
| 2000 | 57 | #1,853 |
| 1995 | 47 | #1,846 |
| 1990 | 62 | #1,421 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,241 |
| 1980 | 43 | #1,452 |
| 1975 | 57 | #1,115 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Damen in 2025?
Damen ranked #5,914 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 Damen?
2,459 babies have been named Damen in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damen most popular?
Damen peaked in 2003, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Damen a boy or girl name?
Damen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Damen rising or falling?
Damen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.