Damin
Every Damin since 1966 — 578 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damin
Damin 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 1966, 578 American babies have been named Damin. Its peak came in 1975, when 23 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 Damin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damin 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 | 12 | #6,911 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,551 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,792 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,901 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,072 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,897 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,186 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,673 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,138 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,667 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,731 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,110 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,614 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,841 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,711 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,123 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,084 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,060 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,310 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,954 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,740 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,949 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,855 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,066 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,793 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,215 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,015 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,848 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Damin
- Damián Szifron Film director · b. 1975
- Damián Suárez Soccer player · b. 1988
- Damián Escudero Soccer player · b. 1987
- Damián Lanza Soccer player · b. 1982
- Damián Lizio Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Damin in 2025?
Damin 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 Damin?
578 babies have been named Damin in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damin most popular?
Damin peaked in 1975, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Damin a boy or girl name?
Damin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Damin rising or falling?
Damin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Damin?
Well-known people named Damin include Damián Szifron (film director), Damián Suárez (soccer player), Damián Escudero (soccer player).