Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Daman

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

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#1,541 (1976)

Total Babies

666

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1967

First Year

2021

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#1541

Peak Rank

666

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Daman

Daman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1967, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 35 Damans were born — ranking #1,541 that year. As of 2026, Daman ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 666 Damans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Daman

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

Damon
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Daimon
Daimen
Demon
Deamon
Deman
Dimon
Doman
Duman
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Daman

What does the name Daman mean?

Daman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Daman in 2026?

In 2026, Daman ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Daman most popular?

Daman reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #1,541 that year with 35 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Daman a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Daman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daman include Divine, Zoltan, Trini. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Daman

Daman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 666 births in the dataset. Daman's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #1,541. Use the chart and map above to compare Daman'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.