Damonta
A masculine name possibly derived from Damonte, meaning "from the mountain".
Name Census estimates that about 303 living Americans carry the first name Damonta. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damonta today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damonta births was 2001 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damonta. 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.
People living today
303
~ 1 in 1,131,202 Americans
Peak year
2001
22 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,621
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Damonta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damonta from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 134 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damonta 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 Damonta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Damontas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Damonta
The given name Damonta has its origins in the Khmer language, which is the official language of Cambodia. It is believed to have emerged during the Angkor period, which spanned from the 9th to the 15th century AD. The name is derived from the Khmer words "dam" and "onta," which together translate to "seeker of truth."
In ancient Khmer texts, Damonta was often used to refer to scholars and philosophers who dedicated their lives to the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 12th-century manuscript "Khmer Chronicles," where a sage named Damonta is mentioned as a revered teacher of the royal court.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Damonta. One such figure was Damonta Srey, a renowned Khmer poet and scholar who lived during the 16th century. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, are considered literary masterpieces in Khmer culture.
In the 18th century, Damonta Kheang was a revered Buddhist monk and teacher who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Khmer culture and traditions. His writings on Khmer history, philosophy, and religion are still studied and revered today.
During the 19th century, Damonta Sak was a prominent Khmer artist and architect who is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several iconic temples and monuments in Cambodia, including the famous Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh.
Another notable figure was Damonta Meas, a Khmer revolutionary and activist who fought for Cambodia's independence from French colonial rule in the early 20th century. He was a leader of the Khmer Issarak movement and played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for freedom.
While the name Damonta was once quite common in Cambodia, its popularity has waned in recent times. However, it remains a cherished part of Khmer cultural heritage, representing the values of wisdom, truth, and philosophical inquiry that have long been celebrated in Cambodian society.
People
Damonta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damonta 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
Damonta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damonta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 303 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damonta 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 1,131,202 US residents.
Is Damonta a common name?
We classify Damonta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 308 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damonta most popular?
The single biggest year for Damonta was 2001, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damonta is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Damonta a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damonta 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.
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.