Damein
Every Damein since 1970 — 1,045 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damein
Damein is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,454 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,045 American babies have been named Damein. Its peak came in 1978, when 48 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 Damein stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damein year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,454 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,571 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,581 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,032 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,473 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,377 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,217 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,528 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,729 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,396 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,571 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,163 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,921 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,322 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,717 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,300 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2,586 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,689 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,340 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,010 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,118 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,193 |
| 1985 | 27 | #2,084 |
| 1980 | 43 | #1,451 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,109 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,846 |
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| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Damein in 2025?
Damein ranked #12,454 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Damein?
1,045 babies have been named Damein in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damein most popular?
Damein peaked in 1978, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Damein a boy or girl name?
Damein is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Damein rising or falling?
Damein is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.