Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Damien.
National Rank (2025)
#352
All-Time Peak Rank
#161 (1978)
Total U.S. Births
64,757
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Damien Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Damien
According to SSA data, Damien achieved its highest historical rank of #161 in 1978. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 2,265 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 34.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 81 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Damien scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-34.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,265Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
81Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:12
1940s:86
1950s:195
1960s:504
1970s:6,426
1980s:8,168
1990s:9,073
2000s:18,526
2010s:15,261
2020s:6,506
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDam-i-en
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. 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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