Boys name · California
Damien in California
As of 2025, Damien was the #240 most common boys name in California, drawn from 155 births that year. Its total reaches 9,228 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1958.
Popularity over time
Damien in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 | #990 |
| 1968 | 19 | #572 |
| 1977 | 127 | #208 |
| 1987 | 68 | #371 |
| 1996 | 85 | #363 |
| 2006 | 287 | #199 |
| 2015 | 257 | #195 |
| 2025 | 155 | #240 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #159 in 1978 to #1081 in 1961, starting at #990 in 1958 and ending at #240 in 2025.
California had the most Damien births in 2007, with 348. In 1978 it reached #159, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Damien reached its highest rank of #65 in the District of Columbia (1978). See Damien in every state →
How popular is Damien in California?
As of 2025, Damien was the #240 most common boys name in California, drawn from 155 births that year. Its total reaches 9,228 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1958.
How many babies are named Damien in California?
155 Damien babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Damien in California?
Damien ranked #240 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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