Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Damain

Name: Popularity of the name Damain in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Damain, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#2,555 (1977)

Total Babies

366

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2016

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#2555

Peak Rank

366

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Damain

Damain first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 17 Damains were born — ranking #2,555 that year. As of 2026, Damain ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 366 Damains have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Damain

Phonetically similar names — useful when Damain is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dammen
Dammann
Damman
Demesne
Dahmen
Demon
Damon
Deamon
Daemon
Deman
Damning
Dimon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Damain

What does the name Damain mean?

Damain is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Damain in 2026?

In 2026, Damain ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Damain most popular?

Damain reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #2,555 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Damain most popular?

Damain has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Damain.

Is Damain a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Damain is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Damain?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Damain include Gaberiel, Raef, Tomasz. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Damain

Damain is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 366 births in the dataset. Damain's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #2,555. Use the chart and map above to compare Damain's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.