Damiso
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Nigerian language.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Damiso. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damiso today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damiso births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damiso. 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 Damiso. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1982 SSA rank
#6,566
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Damiso: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damiso from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damiso 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 Damiso during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Damiso
The name Damiso originates from the Akan language spoken in Ghana and the Ivory Coast in West Africa. It is believed to have derived from the word "adamisow" which means "respected one" or "esteemed one" in the Akan language. The name can be traced back to the 15th century during the reign of the Ashanti Empire, a powerful kingdom in what is now modern-day Ghana.
Damiso has been a popular name among the Akan people for centuries, often bestowed upon children born into influential families or those destined for greatness. In some Akan traditions, the name is associated with wisdom, leadership, and a strong sense of community.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Damiso can be found in the oral histories and folklore of the Ashanti people. There are tales of a legendary warrior named Damiso who was known for his bravery and strategic prowess in battles against rival kingdoms.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Damiso. One such individual was Damiso Agbobu (1850-1922), a prominent chief and diplomat from the Volta Region of Ghana. He played a pivotal role in negotiating treaties between the British colonial authorities and local tribes, ensuring the preservation of Akan culture and traditions.
Another notable figure was Damiso Kuffour (1905-1985), a Ghanaian educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools in rural areas and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and empowerment for girls and women in her community.
In the realm of arts and culture, Damiso Amuzu (1920-1997) was a renowned Ghanaian sculptor and painter. His works celebrated the rich heritage and traditions of the Akan people, and many of his pieces are displayed in museums and galleries across West Africa.
Damiso Boateng (1932-2008) was a respected Ghanaian diplomat and politician. He served as the Ambassador to the United States and held various ministerial positions in the Ghanaian government, contributing to the country's development and international relations.
Lastly, Damiso Kadri (1945-2021) was a celebrated Ghanaian writer and poet. His works explored themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of modern African life. He received numerous literary awards and accolades for his contributions to the literary landscape of Ghana and beyond.
People
Damiso + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damiso 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
Damiso: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damiso?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damiso 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 Damiso a common name?
We classify Damiso 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, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damiso most popular?
The single biggest year for Damiso was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damiso is about 50 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 Damiso in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damiso a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damiso 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 Damiso still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damiso 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 Damiso 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 called Damiso?
You can see how many people share the name Damiso on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.