Damion
Every Damion since 1957 — 16,927 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damion
Damion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,265 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 16,927 American babies have been named Damion. Its peak came in 2002, when 579 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 Damion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 62 | #2,265 |
| 2024 | — | — | 75 | #2,035 |
| 2023 | — | — | 93 | #1,757 |
| 2022 | — | — | 75 | #2,025 |
| 2021 | — | — | 121 | #1,481 |
| 2020 | — | — | 126 | #1,386 |
| 2019 | — | — | 128 | #1,388 |
| 2018 | — | — | 148 | #1,245 |
| 2017 | — | — | 151 | #1,215 |
| 2016 | — | — | 165 | #1,160 |
| 2015 | — | — | 151 | #1,218 |
| 2014 | — | — | 172 | #1,110 |
| 2013 | — | — | 251 | #851 |
| 2012 | — | — | 216 | #942 |
| 2011 | — | — | 288 | #781 |
| 2010 | — | — | 335 | #697 |
| 2009 | — | — | 372 | #661 |
| 2008 | — | — | 418 | #601 |
| 2007 | — | — | 473 | #541 |
| 2006 | — | — | 524 | #495 |
| 2005 | — | — | 484 | #509 |
| 2004 | — | — | 550 | #464 |
| 2003 | — | — | 531 | #472 |
| 2002 | — | — | 579 | #432 |
| 2001 | — | — | 547 | #442 |
| 2000 | — | — | 562 | #433 |
| 1995 | — | — | 454 | #476 |
| 1990 | — | — | 225 | #676 |
| 1985 | — | — | 166 | #688 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,741 | 250 | #543 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,376 | 367 | #400 |
| 1970 | — | — | 134 | #712 |
| 1965 | — | — | 16 | #1,998 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,406 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Damion in 2025?
Damion ranked #2,265 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Damion?
16,927 babies have been named Damion in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damion most popular?
Damion peaked in 2002, when 579 newborns received the name.
Is Damion a boy or girl name?
Damion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Damion rising or falling?
Damion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.