Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Damian.
National Rank (2025)
#109
All-Time Peak Rank
#98 (2013)
Total U.S. Births
109,920
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Damian Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Damian
According to SSA data, Damian achieved its highest historical rank of #98 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2013 with 3,976 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 8.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 106 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Damian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-8.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,976Births in 2013
Years in Top 100
2yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
106Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:45
1920s:91
1930s:126
1940s:231
1950s:700
1960s:1,865
1970s:7,282
1980s:5,719
1990s:12,688
2000s:26,034
2010s:35,284
2020s:19,855
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDa-mi-an
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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