Damascus
boy nameDamascus entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #3231 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#3231
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3231 |
| 1970s | #4984 |
| 1980s | #5615 |
| 1990s | #8451 |
| 2000s | #10520 |
| 2010s | #12159 |
| 2020s | #10588 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Damascus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Damascus alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Damascus in 2025?
- Damascus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Damascus most popular?
- Damascus peaked in 1967, reaching #3231 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Damascus with classmates?
- Damascus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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