Damariz
A feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "a young branch" or "a branch of life".
Name Census estimates that about 412 living Americans carry the first name Damariz. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Damariz today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damariz births was 2006 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damariz. 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
412
~ 1 in 831,928 Americans
Peak year
2006
28 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,833
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Damariz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damariz 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 181 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
Damariz 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 Damariz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Damariz' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Damariz
The name Damariz has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "damar," which means "to tame" or "to subdue." The name is believed to have been used in ancient Greece to convey strength, power, and the ability to overcome challenges.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Damariz can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who lived between 46 and 120 AD. He mentions a woman named Damariz in his work "Parallel Lives," which chronicles the lives of famous Greek and Roman figures.
In the Middle Ages, the name Damariz gained popularity among Christians, particularly in Spain and Portugal. It was often given to girls in honor of Saint Damariz, a 4th-century martyr who was executed for her faith during the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Damariz. One of the earliest was Damariz de Castro (born around 1500), a Portuguese noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Austria. Another was Damariz Cudworth Masham (1658-1708), an English philosopher and writer who was a close friend and correspondent of the philosopher John Locke.
In the 19th century, Damariz Browne (1811-1889) was a British novelist and travel writer who published several works, including "The Gypsy's Parting" and "The Maid of Sker." Damariz Amao (1834-1898) was a Cuban poet and writer who was part of the literary movement known as the "Romantic Generation" in Cuba.
More recently, Damariz Ruiz (born 1937) is a Puerto Rican actress and television personality who has appeared in numerous telenovelas and films throughout her career, often playing strong and determined female characters.
While the name Damariz has its roots in ancient Greece and has been used throughout history in various cultures, it remains a relatively uncommon name in modern times, particularly outside of Spanish-speaking countries.
People
Damariz + 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
Damariz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damariz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 412 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damariz 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 831,928 US residents.
Is Damariz a common name?
We classify Damariz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 420 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damariz most popular?
The single biggest year for Damariz was 2006, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damariz is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Damariz a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damariz in the SSA data are female. 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.