Total births
63
Girls' name · since 1972
Damica
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 63 babies named Damica, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 63
- total births
- 1972–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
63 girls have been named Damica since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Damica has been recorded 63 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1985.
- 63 total births
- 1972–1985 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
63 girls have been named Damica since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1985.
- 63
- total births
- 1972–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Damica was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
9 babies were named Damica in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Damica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Damica's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Damica at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Damica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1985
- Peak year (1978)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Damica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Damica's strongest decade.
39 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Damica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
39 births
- 1980s
1980s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 39 births (62% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Damica? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 63 babies named Damica. The most recent recorded year was 1985. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 9 births.
When was Damica most popular? ▼
Damica was most popular in the 1970s decade with 39 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Damica been used? ▼
Records for Damica go back to 1972, giving 14 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Damica? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Damaris, Damita, Damya, Damiyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Damica's data
- Damica's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (39 total births) through the 1980s (24) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Damica
Nearby Names Like Damica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Damica
Damaris Girl
#1429 12,734 births
Damita Girl
1,507 births
Damya Girl
#7103 1,461 births
Damiyah Girl
#4451 1,191 births
Damia Girl
#7696 1,154 births
Compare Damica side by side: Damica vs Damaris Damica vs Damita Damica vs Damya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Damica: Baby Name Since 1972 - 63 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/damica. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Damica draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.