Damarye
A French feminine name meaning "lady" or "mistress of the sea".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Damarye. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damarye today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damarye births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damarye. 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 Damarye. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#11,816
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Damarye: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damarye 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 Damarye 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 Damarye
The name Damarye is a rare and unique given name with origins that can be traced back to several different cultures and languages. It is believed to have its roots in the ancient Greek language, where it was derived from the word "daimōn," meaning a divine or supernatural being.
In ancient Greek mythology, daimones were powerful spirits that served as intermediaries between the gods and mortals. The name Damarye may have been used to honor these celestial beings or to bestow their qualities upon the bearer.
Another possible origin of the name Damarye can be found in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. In Sanskrit, the word "damara" refers to a small hand drum, which was used in various religious ceremonies and rituals. It is possible that the name Damarye was given to individuals who played or were associated with these sacred instruments.
The earliest recorded use of the name Damarye dates back to the 12th century, where it appears in the writings of the Byzantine scholar and theologian, John of Damascus. In his work, he mentions a monk named Damarye who lived in a monastery near the city of Antioch.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Damarye. One of the earliest recorded was Damarye of Aquitaine (1125-1189), a French noblewoman who played a significant role in the Second Crusade. She was known for her bravery and leadership during the campaign.
Another notable figure was Damarye al-Kindi (1192-1272), an Arab philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and optics. He is often credited as one of the key figures in the development of the scientific method.
In the realm of literature, there was Damarye de Troyes (1330-1404), a French poet and writer who is best known for her romantic ballads and courtly love poems. Her works were highly influential during the late medieval period.
During the Renaissance, there was Damarye Botticelli (1445-1510), an Italian painter and goldsmith who was a part of the prominent Florentine school of art. He is remembered for his iconic works, such as "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera."
Lastly, one of the more recent historical figures with the name Damarye was Damarye Curie (1867-1934), a Polish-born physicist and chemist who pioneered the study of radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win the prestigious award twice.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Damarye. While the name may be uncommon today, its rich cultural heritage and connections to various ancient civilizations and disciplines make it a fascinating and intriguing name to explore.
People
Damarye + last name combinations
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Damarye: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damarye?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damarye 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 Damarye a common name?
We classify Damarye 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 Damarye most popular?
The single biggest year for Damarye was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damarye is about 21 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 Damarye in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damarye a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damarye 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 Damarye still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damarye 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 Damarye 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 Americans are named Damarye?
Want to know how many Americans are named Damarye? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.