Damir
A male given name from the Slavic languages.
Every Damir since 1974 — 3,449 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damir
Damir is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #982 in 2025 with 233 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 3,449 American babies have been named Damir. Its peak came in 2024, when 316 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Damir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damir 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 | — | — | 233 | #982 |
| 2024 | — | — | 316 | #796 |
| 2023 | — | — | 301 | #815 |
| 2022 | — | — | 266 | #889 |
| 2021 | — | — | 263 | #880 |
| 2020 | — | — | 231 | #951 |
| 2019 | — | — | 207 | #1,010 |
| 2018 | — | — | 121 | #1,445 |
| 2017 | — | — | 115 | #1,469 |
| 2016 | — | — | 117 | #1,469 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,083 | 103 | #1,569 |
| 2014 | — | — | 110 | #1,475 |
| 2013 | — | — | 82 | #1,767 |
| 2012 | — | — | 71 | #1,989 |
| 2011 | — | — | 81 | #1,783 |
| 2010 | — | — | 62 | #2,151 |
| 2009 | — | — | 78 | #1,866 |
| 2008 | — | — | 67 | #2,067 |
| 2007 | — | — | 60 | #2,216 |
| 2006 | — | — | 67 | #1,994 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40 | #2,718 |
| 2004 | — | — | 48 | #2,353 |
| 2003 | — | — | 47 | #2,285 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46 | #2,259 |
| 2001 | — | — | 48 | #2,161 |
| 2000 | — | — | 43 | #2,260 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,896 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,946 |
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Famous people named Damir
- Damir Skomina Referee · b. 1976
- Damir Mulaomerović Basketball player · b. 1974
- Damir Džumhur Tennis player · b. 1992
- Damir Kedžo Singer · b. 1987
- Damir Markota Basketball player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Damir mean?
A male given name from the Slavic languages.
How popular is the name Damir in 2025?
Damir ranked #982 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 233 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Damir?
3,449 babies have been named Damir in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damir most popular?
Damir peaked in 2024, when 316 newborns received the name.
Is Damir a boy or girl name?
Damir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Damir rising or falling?
Damir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Damir?
Well-known people named Damir include Damir Skomina (referee), Damir Mulaomerović (basketball player), Damir Džumhur (tennis player).