Damion
Boy name · #2267 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Damion? In official American birth records, Damion has been tracked continuously since 1957, giving it 68 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 62 baby boys were named Damion, placing it at #2267 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1216, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 29,032 boys born in 2025 was named Damion.
Babies named Damion per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 68-year story
Damion first appears in the Social Security records in 1957, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2002, when 579 boys were named Damion — good for #432 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Damion against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Damion in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Damion is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Damion will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Damion is most common
State-level data for Damion is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Damion
Statistically, parents drawn to Damion tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Darion, Davion, Daylon, Tavion, and Savion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Damion | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2258 |
| 2024 | 75 | #2028 |
| 2023 | 93 | #1754 |
| 2022 | 75 | #2022 |
| 2021 | 121 | #1479 |
| 2020 | 126 | #1386 |
| 2019 | 128 | #1386 |
| 2018 | 148 | #1244 |
| 2017 | 151 | #1213 |
| 2016 | 165 | #1159 |
| 2015 | 151 | #1216 |
| 2014 | 172 | #1110 |
| 2013 | 251 | #849 |
| 2012 | 216 | #942 |
| 2011 | 288 | #780 |
| 2010 | 335 | #695 |
| 2009 | 372 | #661 |
| 2008 | 418 | #601 |
| 2007 | 473 | #541 |
| 2006 | 524 | #494 |
| 2005 | 484 | #508 |
| 2004 | 550 | #464 |
| 2003 | 531 | #472 |
| 2002 | 579 | #432 |
| 2001 | 547 | #442 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Damion?
In official American birth records, the name Damion first appeared in 1957 (over 68 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 68 years.
Is Damion a popular boy name?
Damion ranked #2267 among boys in 2025 with 62 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1216.
When was the name Damion most popular?
Damion peaked in 2002, when 579 American boys received the name (ranked #432 that year). Since 2002 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Damion?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 29,032 newborn American boys was named Damion. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.