Dam Name Popularity and Statistics
Dam is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Dam?
Dam is spelled D-A-M. The name has 3 letters.
Dam Popularity in 1986
Rank#5,332
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage fell 1,280 places to #5,332 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 1985.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Dam Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1978 through 1986. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Boys | 7 | #5,332 |
| 1985 | Boys | 10 | #4,052 |
| 1984 | Boys | 18 | #2,613 |
| 1983 | Boys | 5 | #6,238 |
| 1982 | Boys | 5 | #6,385 |
| 1981 | Boys | 5 | #6,262 |
| 1980 | Boys | 7 | #4,940 |
| 1979 | Boys | 7 | #4,842 |
| 1978 | Boys | 5 | #5,772 |
When Was Dam Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1984 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #2,613
1985 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #4,052
1986 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #5,332
1980 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #4,940