Damareion
A unique name that may be derived from "Damaris" meaning "calf".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Damareion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damareion today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damareion births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damareion. 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 Damareion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,242
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Damareion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damareion 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 Damareion 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Damareion
The name Damareion has its origins in ancient Greek culture, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century BC. The name is derived from the Greek word "damar," meaning "to tame" or "to subdue," and is believed to have been initially used to signify strength, power, and the ability to overcome challenges.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Damareion can be found in the works of the renowned Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from 484 BC to 425 BC. In his writings, Herodotus mentions a Spartan warrior named Damareion who fought valiantly during the Greco-Persian Wars.
Throughout ancient Greek history, the name Damareion was associated with bravery and valor. Several notable figures bore this name, including Damareion of Corinth, a skilled sculptor who lived in the 3rd century BC and whose works were celebrated for their intricate details and lifelike representations.
In the realm of philosophy, Damareion of Rhodes was a prominent Stoic philosopher who lived in the 1st century BC. He is known for his teachings on ethics and virtue, which influenced the philosophical discourse of his time.
During the Byzantine era, the name Damareion gained religious significance. Saint Damareion was a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century AD and was renowned for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
Another remarkable figure bearing the name Damareion was the 11th-century Byzantine general and military strategist Damareion Katakalon. He played a pivotal role in defending the Byzantine Empire against invading forces and is remembered for his tactical brilliance on the battlefield.
As the centuries passed, the name Damareion continued to be used sporadically, often associated with individuals who displayed strength of character, resilience, and a determination to overcome adversity. While its usage may have waned over time, the name's rich historical roots and symbolic associations with bravery and fortitude have endured.
People
Damareion + last name combinations
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Related
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FAQ
Damareion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damareion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damareion 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Damareion a common name?
We classify Damareion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damareion most popular?
The single biggest year for Damareion was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damareion is about 23 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 Damareion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damareion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damareion 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 Damareion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damareion 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 Damareion 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 Damareion as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.