Damarrea
A gender-neutral name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Damarrea. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damarrea today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damarrea births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damarrea. 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 Damarrea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,919
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Damarrea: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damarrea 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 Damarrea 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 Damarrea
The name Damarrea is believed to have its roots in the African continent, specifically in the region of West Africa. It is thought to be derived from the Akan language, which is spoken by various ethnic groups in Ghana and parts of Ivory Coast.
Some scholars suggest that the name Damarrea may be a combination of two Akan words: "dama" meaning "born on" and "ree" which is a day of the week. The name could potentially signify a child born on a specific day in the traditional Akan calendar.
There are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Damarrea. However, the rich cultural heritage of the Akan people, with their oral traditions and naming practices, may hold clues to the origin and significance of this name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Damarrea are relatively recent, likely emerging in the 20th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Damarrea Brown, an American football player born in 1981, who played for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2005 and 2011.
In the realm of literature, Damarrea is the name of a character in the novel "The Darkest Child" by Delores Phillips, published in 2004. The book explores themes of family dynamics, race, and identity within the African American community.
Another notable bearer of the name Damarrea was Damarrea Valree Khansa, an American actress and model born in 1996. She gained recognition for her roles in television series such as "The Haunting of Hill House" and "The First Wives Club."
Damarrea Crutchfield, born in 1990, is an American basketball player who played for various teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and overseas leagues.
Lastly, Damarrea Corbitt, born in 1987, is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She has released several albums and has been recognized for her contributions to contemporary Christian music.
These individuals, spanning different fields and time periods, serve as examples of the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with the name Damarrea. While its origin may be rooted in the rich cultural traditions of West Africa, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and found its place in various communities around the world.
People
Damarrea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damarrea 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
Damarrea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damarrea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damarrea 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 Damarrea a common name?
We classify Damarrea 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 Damarrea most popular?
The single biggest year for Damarrea was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damarrea is about 18 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 Damarrea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damarrea a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damarrea 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 Damarrea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damarrea 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 Damarrea 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 Damarrea as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Damarrea on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.