Damaryon
A unique given name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Damaryon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damaryon today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damaryon births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damaryon. 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 Damaryon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,885
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Damaryon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damaryon 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 Damaryon 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Damaryon
The name Damaryon has its roots in ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek words "damas" meaning "to tame" and "arion" meaning "warrior." Consequently, the name Damaryon can be interpreted as "the tamer of warriors" or "the one who subdues the brave." It is believed to have originated around the 5th century BCE, a period marked by the rise of prominent Greek city-states and the flourishing of classical Greek culture.
In its early days, the name Damaryon was closely associated with the military and was often bestowed upon valiant soldiers or skilled strategists renowned for their ability to outmaneuver and outsmart their opponents on the battlefield. Historical records suggest that one of the earliest known bearers of this name was Damaryon of Sparta, a skilled tactician who played a pivotal role in the Peloponnesian War against Athens in the 5th century BCE.
As the centuries passed, the name Damaryon gradually spread beyond the confines of ancient Greece, finding its way into various regions and cultures influenced by Hellenic civilization. In the 3rd century BCE, a notable figure named Damaryon of Alexandria is recorded as a distinguished scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of metaphysics and ethics.
During the Byzantine Empire, a prominent military commander named Damaryon Doukas rose to prominence in the 11th century CE. He was renowned for his strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership, leading the Byzantine forces to several crucial victories against invading forces.
In the realm of literature, a character named Damaryon appears in the iconic epic poem "The Iliad" by Homer, though his role is relatively minor. Nevertheless, his inclusion in such a seminal work of ancient Greek literature attests to the name's enduring presence in the cultural consciousness of the time.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the name Damaryon was a renowned sculptor from the island of Rhodes, who lived in the 2nd century BCE. His exquisite marble statues adorned numerous temples and public spaces throughout the Hellenistic world, earning him widespread acclaim for his artistic mastery.
While the name Damaryon has largely fallen out of common usage in modern times, its rich historical legacy serves as a testament to the enduring influence of ancient Greek culture and the valor and intellectual prowess associated with those who bore this distinctive moniker.
People
Damaryon + last name combinations
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FAQ
Damaryon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damaryon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damaryon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Damaryon a common name?
We classify Damaryon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damaryon most popular?
The single biggest year for Damaryon was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damaryon is about 17 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 Damaryon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damaryon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damaryon 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 Damaryon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damaryon 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 Damaryon 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 Damaryon as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Damaryon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.