Damarr
Anglicized form of the Arabic name Damir, it means "eternal".
Name Census estimates that about 51 living Americans carry the first name Damarr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damarr today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damarr births was 1991 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damarr. 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 Damarr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
51
~ 1 in 6,720,673 Americans
Peak year
1991
8 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,067
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Damarr: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damarr from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damarr 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 Damarr 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 Damarr
The name Damarr is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "damar," which means "to last" or "to endure." The name's etymology suggests a connection to strength, resilience, and longevity.
Historically, the name Damarr was predominantly found in regions with strong Arabic cultural influences, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa. Its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in various Arabic literary works and historical texts.
In the realm of religious scriptures, the name Damarr is not explicitly mentioned in major texts like the Quran or the Bible. However, its meaning and connotations align with the virtues of perseverance and endurance, which are highly valued in many spiritual traditions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Damarr was Damarr ibn Uthman (860-930 CE), a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Baghdad. His poetic works celebrated the beauty of the Arabic language and explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.
Another notable figure was Damarr al-Khwarizmi (780-850 CE), a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer. He is credited with introducing the concept of algorithms and making significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry.
In the 12th century, Damarr al-Attar (1145-1221 CE) was a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Nishapur, modern-day Iran. His spiritual poetry and teachings on the path to enlightenment had a profound impact on Islamic mysticism.
During the Ottoman Empire, Damarr Pasha (1530-1593 CE) was a prominent military commander and statesman. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire and the conquest of various territories in the Balkans and the Middle East.
In more recent times, Damarr Sunderland (1934-2011) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Sunderland Foundation, which supported various educational and charitable initiatives, particularly in the areas of environmental conservation and healthcare.
While the name Damarr has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended borders and gained recognition across various regions and communities over the centuries. The name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its strong historical and cultural significance.
People
Damarr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damarr 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
Damarr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damarr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 51 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damarr 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 6,720,673 US residents.
Is Damarr a common name?
We classify Damarr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 52 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damarr most popular?
The single biggest year for Damarr was 1991, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damarr 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 Damarr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damarr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damarr 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 Damarr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damarr 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 Damarr 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 Damarr as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Damarr, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.