Name comparison · boy names
Dakota vs. Damian
In 2025, Damian leads at #109 among U.S. boys' names, with Dakota at #319. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Dakota | Damian |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #319 | #109 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,074 | 3,213 |
| All-time peak | #56 in 1995 | #98 in 2013 |
| Uniqueness score | 34 / 100 | 21 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Oklahoma (#133) | California (#39) |