Damarkus
Of possible Greek or Celtic origin, meaning "victor of the dark".
Name Census estimates that about 305 living Americans carry the first name Damarkus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damarkus today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damarkus births was 2009 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damarkus. 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
305
~ 1 in 1,123,785 Americans
Peak year
2009
18 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,612
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Damarkus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damarkus from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 115 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
Damarkus 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 Damarkus 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 Damarkus
The name Damarkus is a modern spelling variation of the ancient Greek name Damarchus, which was derived from the elements "damas" meaning "to tame" or "to subdue" and "arkhos" meaning "ruler" or "leader." This combination suggests a meaning along the lines of "one who tames or subdues rulers or leaders."
The name Damarchus was not particularly common in ancient Greece, but it is mentioned in a few historical records and texts. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Damarchus, a Greek sculptor from the 5th century BCE who was renowned for his works in bronze.
In the 4th century BCE, there was a Spartan military commander named Damarchus who led troops during the Corinthian War against the Athenians and their allies. His actions are briefly described in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Xenophon.
Moving forward in time, a Greek grammarian and philosopher named Damarchus lived in the 2nd century CE during the Roman Empire. He is mentioned in the works of the philosopher Galen as being one of his teachers.
In the 6th century CE, there was a Byzantine monk and theologian named Damarchus who wrote commentaries on various religious texts. His works were influential in the Eastern Orthodox Church during this period.
Finally, in the 12th century, there was a Norman nobleman named Damarchus who was a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Sicily under the rule of Roger II. He is recorded as having participated in military campaigns against the Saracens and played a role in the administration of the kingdom.
It's worth noting that the spelling "Damarkus" is a more modern variation that likely emerged in recent centuries, possibly as an anglicized form of the original Greek name. However, the name's roots can be traced back to ancient Greece and its use has been documented over the course of several millennia.
People
Damarkus + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Damarkus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damarkus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 305 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damarkus 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 1,123,785 US residents.
Is Damarkus a common name?
We classify Damarkus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 310 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damarkus most popular?
The single biggest year for Damarkus was 2009, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damarkus is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Damarkus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damarkus 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.