Damarlo
A masculine name believed to be of Spanish origin, meaning "beloved warrior."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Damarlo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damarlo today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damarlo births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damarlo. 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 Damarlo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,711
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Damarlo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damarlo 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 Damarlo 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 Damarlo
The given name Damarlo is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan words "dam" meaning "to tame" and "arlo" meaning "lion," suggesting a possible meaning of "one who tames lions" or "lion tamer."
The earliest recorded use of the name Damarlo can be traced back to a series of inscriptions found on pottery shards and stone tablets dating back to around the 5th century BC. These inscriptions were discovered in the ruins of the ancient Etruscan city of Veii, located near modern-day Rome.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Damarlo was a celebrated Etruscan warrior and military commander who lived in the 4th century BC. According to ancient records, he played a crucial role in defending the city of Veii against repeated attacks from the emerging Roman Republic.
In the 2nd century AD, a Roman scholar named Damarlo Quintus Aurelius is mentioned in several ancient texts for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and rhetoric. He is believed to have been born around 130 AD and lived during the reign of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian painter and sculptor named Damarlo Della Robbia (1399-1482) gained fame for his work in terracotta and glazed ceramics. His most notable works include the ceramic decorations adorning the exterior of the Cathedral of Florence.
In the 18th century, a French explorer and naturalist named Damarlo Levasseur (1717-1779) made significant contributions to the study of botany and zoology. He is credited with documenting and cataloging numerous plant and animal species during his expeditions to the Caribbean and South America.
Another notable figure was Damarlo Rossetti (1828-1882), an Italian poet and critic who was a prominent member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of English artists, poets, and critics dedicated to reforming art and literature in the mid-19th century.
While the name Damarlo has its roots in ancient Etruscan culture, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, with only a few notable individuals bearing this unique and distinctive name.
People
Damarlo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damarlo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Damarlo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damarlo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damarlo 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 Damarlo a common name?
We classify Damarlo 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 Damarlo most popular?
The single biggest year for Damarlo was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damarlo is about 26 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 Damarlo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damarlo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damarlo 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 Damarlo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damarlo 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 Damarlo 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 common is the name Damarlo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.