Damarius
A masculine name derived from the Latin name Demetrius meaning "follower of Demeter".
Name Census estimates that about 1,508 living Americans carry the first name Damarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damarius today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damarius births was 2006 (83 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damarius. 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
1.5K
~ 1 in 227,291 Americans
Peak year
2006
83 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,514
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Damarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damarius from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 593 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
Damarius 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 Damarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Damarius' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Illinois, Florida, Michigan recorded the most babies named Damarius, while Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Damarius
The name Damarius has its origins in ancient Rome, deriving from the Latin word "damarius," which means "to tame" or "to subdue." This name was initially associated with individuals who possessed a strong, commanding presence or those who had the ability to tame wild animals or people.
During the Roman Empire, the name Damarius was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in some historical records and inscriptions. One notable mention was in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who referenced a military commander named Damarius Claudius, who served under Emperor Tiberius in the early 1st century AD.
As the Roman Empire expanded, the name Damarius spread to various regions, including parts of modern-day Italy, France, and Spain. Over time, it evolved into different variations, such as Damario, Damari, and Damarian, depending on the cultural influences of the regions where it was adopted.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Damarius was a Roman senator named Damarius Quintus, who lived in the 2nd century AD. He was known for his oratorical skills and his advocacy for the rights of Roman citizens.
In the 5th century AD, a Christian monk named Damarius of Gaul was renowned for his piety and his efforts in spreading Christianity throughout the region. His writings on spiritual matters were widely circulated and influenced many subsequent religious scholars.
During the Middle Ages, the name Damarius resurfaced in various European regions, particularly in areas with strong Roman influences. One notable bearer of the name was Damarius of Verona, an Italian poet and scholar who lived in the 13th century. His works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
In the 16th century, a French nobleman named Damarius de Montfort gained recognition for his military achievements and his role in the Wars of Religion. He was known for his strategic prowess and his unwavering loyalty to the Catholic cause.
Another historical figure with the name Damarius was Damarius Cervantes, a Spanish playwright and poet who lived in the 17th century. He was celebrated for his contribution to the development of Spanish theater and his intricate poetic works.
While the name Damarius has been relatively rare throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras, each leaving their mark on various aspects of human endeavor, ranging from military exploits to artistic and literary pursuits.
People
Damarius + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Damarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,508 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damarius 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 227,291 US residents.
Is Damarius a common name?
We classify Damarius as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,532 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Damarius was 2006, when 83 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damarius is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Damarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damarius 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.
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.