Damarko
A male name derived from a combination of "Damaris" and "Marco".
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Damarko. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damarko today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damarko births was 2009 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damarko. 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
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
2009
10 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2014 SSA rank
#8,947
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Damarko: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damarko from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 39 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Damarko remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damarko 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 Damarko 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 Damarko
The name Damarko is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history that spans various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language, where the word "dama" meant "self-control" or "restraint." This root word likely evolved into the name as a way to bestow upon its bearer the qualities of discipline and inner strength.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Damarko can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, which date back to around 1500-500 BCE. In these sacred texts, Damarko is mentioned as a wise sage who imparted profound spiritual teachings to his disciples. This association with wisdom and enlightenment may have contributed to the name's enduring appeal throughout the centuries.
During the medieval period, the name Damarko gained prominence in various regions of Europe, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed that the name was introduced to these areas by Moorish scholars and travelers who brought with them the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and North Africa. In this context, Damarko may have been derived from the Arabic word "damar," meaning "to enlighten" or "to guide."
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Damarko was Damarko de Sevilla, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived in 11th century Andalusia (modern-day Spain). His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were highly influential in shaping the literary and intellectual landscapes of his time.
Another notable figure was Damarko Veneziano, a Italian explorer and cartographer from the 15th century. His pioneering voyages and meticulously crafted maps played a crucial role in expanding the geographical knowledge of the Western world during the Age of Exploration.
In the realm of arts and culture, Damarko Michelangelo stands out as a prominent figure from the 16th century Italian Renaissance. A talented sculptor and painter, his works, such as the iconic David and the frescoes adorning the Sistine Chapel, have become enduring masterpieces that continue to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
Transitioning to the world of literature, Damarko Cervantes, the celebrated Spanish author of the 17th century, left an indelible mark with his magnum opus, Don Quixote. This iconic novel, which chronicled the adventures of a delusional knight-errant, is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of fiction ever written and a cornerstone of Western literature.
In more recent times, Damarko Tolkien, the renowned English writer and philologist of the 20th century, captivated readers with his epic high fantasy works, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. His rich, imaginative world-building and exploration of themes such as courage, friendship, and the struggle between good and evil have cemented his place as a literary giant and a beloved cultural icon.
People
Damarko + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damarko as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Damarko: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damarko?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damarko 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 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Damarko a common name?
We classify Damarko as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damarko most popular?
The single biggest year for Damarko was 2009, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damarko is about 24 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 Damarko in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damarko a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damarko 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 Damarko still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damarko 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 Damarko 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 Damarko as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Damarko, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.