Damajae
An invented masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Damajae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damajae today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damajae births was 2006 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damajae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Damajae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2006
8 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#8,885
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Damajae: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damajae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Damajae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Damajae
The given name Damajae is a relatively modern name that has its origins in a blend of African-American naming traditions and creative expression. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century as a unique and distinctive name choice for parents seeking to give their child a name with a strong and meaningful sound.
While the exact etymology of Damajae is unclear, it is likely derived from a combination of various African and African-American linguistic influences. Some linguistic experts suggest that the first part of the name, "Dama," may have roots in the Swahili word "damu," meaning "blood," while the latter part, "jae," could be a creative variation or extension of common African-American name endings like "jah" or "jae."
There are no known historical references to the name Damajae in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its relatively recent emergence as a given name reflects the ongoing evolution of African-American naming practices, which have often blended traditional African elements with modern creative expressions.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Damajae are found in birth records and Census data from the late 20th century, primarily in the United States. While the name has not yet gained widespread popularity, it has been used by a handful of notable individuals throughout history.
One of the earliest known individuals named Damajae was Damajae Sneed, an American football player who played for the University of Texas in the early 2000s. Another notable figure is Damajae Cummings, an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the gospel and contemporary Christian music genres.
Other individuals with the name Damajae include Damajae Johnson, an American basketball player who competed in the NCAA Division I level in the early 2010s, and Damajae Garrett, an American track and field athlete who specialized in sprinting events.
It is worth noting that while the name Damajae has gained some popularity in recent decades, it remains a relatively uncommon name, particularly outside of the United States. As a result, there are limited historical records or famous figures associated with this name, reflecting its status as a modern and creative name choice.
People
Damajae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damajae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Damajae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damajae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damajae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Damajae a common name?
We classify Damajae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damajae most popular?
The single biggest year for Damajae was 2006, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damajae is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Damajae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damajae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damajae in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Damajae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damajae in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Damajae can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Damajae?
You can see how many Americans are named Damajae on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.