Damirr
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "constant" or "steadfast".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Damirr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damirr today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damirr births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damirr. 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 Damirr. 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
#12,620
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Damirr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damirr 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 Damirr 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 Damirr
The given name Damirr has its origins rooted in the Arabic language and culture. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 7th or 8th century AD, in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
Damirr is derived from the Arabic word 'dameer,' which translates to 'conscience' or 'inner voice.' This name carries a profound meaning, symbolizing moral integrity, guidance, and the innate sense of right and wrong within an individual.
While no direct references to this name have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is speculated that the name gained popularity among the Islamic community during the golden age of the Arabian civilization, when scholars and philosophers placed great emphasis on ethical conduct and introspection.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Damirr was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet, Damirr al-Basri, who lived in the 9th century AD. He was known for his profound wisdom and contributions to the fields of literature and ethics.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Damirr al-Andalusi, a 12th-century Andalusian mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. His works on geometry and celestial mechanics were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 13th century, Damirr al-Qahiri, an Egyptian historian and author, wrote a comprehensive treatise on the natural world, titled "Hayat al-Hayawan" (The Life of Animals), which was widely studied and referenced for centuries.
During the 14th century, Damirr al-Dimashqi, a Syrian scholar and traveler, penned a detailed account of his journeys across the Middle East and North Africa, providing invaluable insights into the customs, cultures, and landscapes of the region.
In more recent history, Damirr Khaddour, a Syrian writer and political activist, gained recognition for his efforts in promoting democratic reform and human rights in the Middle East during the late 20th century.
While the name Damirr may not be as widely prevalent today as it once was, its rich historical significance and profound meaning continue to resonate within various cultures and communities around the world.
People
Damirr + last name combinations
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FAQ
Damirr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damirr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damirr 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 Damirr a common name?
We classify Damirr 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 Damirr most popular?
The single biggest year for Damirr was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damirr 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 Damirr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damirr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damirr 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 Damirr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damirr 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 Damirr 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 are named Damirr?
Want to know how many people share the name Damirr? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.