Damaree
A feminine name possibly derived from the French word "dame" meaning "lady".
Name Census estimates that about 153 living Americans carry the first name Damaree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damaree today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damaree births was 2005 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damaree. 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.
People living today
153
~ 1 in 2,240,224 Americans
Peak year
2005
14 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,611
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Damaree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damaree from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 73 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damaree 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 Damaree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Damaree
The name Damaree is believed to have originated in West Africa, specifically among the Yoruba people of present-day Nigeria. It is thought to be derived from the Yoruba word "dami," which means "to bring fortune or wealth." The name is associated with prosperity, success, and good luck.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, during the transatlantic slave trade, many Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas, including the Caribbean islands and parts of North and South America. The name Damaree likely traveled with these West African communities, and its usage spread across different regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Damaree can be found in historical documents from the Caribbean island of Jamaica, where it was used among the descendants of enslaved Africans. The name appears in birth records and other official documents from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Damaree. In the 19th century, Damaree Johnson (1832-1912) was an African American educator and civil rights activist from Ohio. She was a pioneering figure in the field of education for Black children and worked tirelessly to establish schools and promote literacy.
Another prominent figure was Damaree Bess (1892-1976), an American jazz pianist and bandleader from New Orleans. He was known for his innovative style and contributions to the development of early jazz music in the 1920s and 1930s.
In the 20th century, Damaree Williams (1920-1998) was an influential African American artist and sculptor from Chicago. Her works explored themes of identity, heritage, and the African American experience, and she is recognized for her significant contributions to the Black Arts Movement.
Damaree Morrow (1938-2022) was a renowned actress and activist from Los Angeles. She was a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, breaking down barriers for Black performers, and was also actively involved in various social justice causes throughout her life.
More recently, Damaree Craft (born 1976) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Atlanta. She is known for her soulful R&B performances and has released several critically acclaimed albums since the early 2000s.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Damaree throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and leaving a lasting legacy.
People
Damaree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damaree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Damaree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damaree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 153 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damaree 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 2,240,224 US residents.
Is Damaree a common name?
We classify Damaree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 154 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damaree most popular?
The single biggest year for Damaree was 2005, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damaree is about 15 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 Damaree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damaree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damaree 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 Damaree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damaree 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 Damaree 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 have the name Damaree?
See how many Americans are named Damaree on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.