Dameris
A feminine name of French origin meaning "the beloved one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dameris. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dameris today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dameris births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dameris. 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 Dameris. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,616
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Dameris: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dameris 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 Dameris during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dameris
The name Dameris finds its origins in the Greek language, derived from the word "damerios," which means "tamed" or "subdued." It has been in use since ancient times and was particularly prevalent in regions with strong Greek cultural influence, such as parts of the Mediterranean and Asia Minor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dameris can be traced back to ancient Greek literature, where it was used as a character name in several works. It is believed to have been a relatively common name among women in ancient Greek society, often associated with traits of gentleness and obedience.
During the Byzantine era, the name Dameris continued to be used, with several notable individuals bearing this name. One such person was Dameris of Constantinople, a noblewoman who lived in the 6th century AD and was known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting the city's poor and destitute.
As the influence of the Byzantine Empire spread, the name Dameris also found its way into other cultures and languages. In the Middle Ages, variations of the name, such as "Damaris," appeared in various European regions, particularly in areas with strong Greek or Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Dameris was Dameris the Martyr, a Christian saint who lived in the 3rd century AD. According to accounts, she was a young woman from Antioch who suffered martyrdom for her unwavering faith during the Roman persecutions of Christians.
Another noteworthy individual was Dameris of Ephesus, who is mentioned in the biblical book of Acts. She was a woman from the city of Ephesus who embraced Christianity after hearing the teachings of the Apostle Paul.
In the modern era, the name Dameris has been less common, but it has continued to be used in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong Greek or Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions. Some notable individuals with this name include Dameris Calderón, a Colombian actress born in 1962, and Dameris Muñoz, a Puerto Rican track and field athlete who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
People
Dameris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dameris 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
Dameris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dameris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dameris 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 Dameris a common name?
We classify Dameris 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 Dameris most popular?
The single biggest year for Dameris was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dameris is about 3 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 Dameris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dameris a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dameris 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 Dameris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dameris 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 Dameris 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 Dameris?
Want to know how many people have the name Dameris? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.