Damisi
A masculine name of African origin meaning "born on the road".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Damisi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damisi today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damisi births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damisi. 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 Damisi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#4,739
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Damisi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Damisi 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 Damisi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Damisi
The name Damisi originates from the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast in West Africa. It is derived from the Akan word "damisi," which means "good or well-behaved." The name has been in use for centuries and is believed to have originated during the pre-colonial era.
In some historical records, the name Damisi is mentioned as a name given to children born during auspicious times or after significant events. It was often bestowed upon children with the hope that they would embody the positive qualities associated with the name.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Damisi can be found in the 17th century. Damisi Akwasi was a prominent Akan chief who played a significant role in the resistance against the Dutch colonizers in the late 1600s.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Damisi. One example is Damisi Denkyi, a renowned Akan artist and sculptor who lived in the 19th century. His intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting Akan culture and traditions are regarded as masterpieces of African art.
Another historical figure with the name Damisi was Damisi Amoako, a influential Akan trader and diplomat who lived in the 18th century. He was instrumental in facilitating trade relations between the Akan people and European merchants, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.
In the realm of literature, Damisi Sarpong was a celebrated Ghanaian author and playwright who lived from 1920 to 1992. His works focused on preserving Akan oral traditions and exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
Lastly, Damisi Kudjoe was a prominent Ghanaian educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in her community.
People
Damisi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damisi 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
Damisi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damisi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damisi 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Damisi a common name?
We classify Damisi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damisi most popular?
The single biggest year for Damisi was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damisi is about 48 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 Damisi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damisi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damisi 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 Damisi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damisi 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 Damisi 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 Damisi as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Damisi, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.