Damontae
Of undetermined origin, possibly a variant spelling of the name Damon.
Name Census estimates that about 620 living Americans carry the first name Damontae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Damontae today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Damontae births was 2007 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Damontae. 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
620
~ 1 in 552,830 Americans
Peak year
2007
39 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,853
Tracked since 1990
Census
Damontae in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 374 people with the first name Damontae, which placed it at #25,370 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#25,370
National first-name rank
People counted
374
374 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
88.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Damontae
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Damontae is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.6%) and Hispanic (2.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Damontae described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Damontae at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American88.2% · 330
- Two or more races8.6% · 32
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 2
- White0.3% · 1
Popularity
Damontae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Damontae from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 245 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damontae 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 Damontae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Damontaes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Florida recorded the most babies named Damontae, while Maryland, Florida, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Damontae
The given name Damontae has its roots in a combination of two distinct linguistic origins. The first part, "Dam," is derived from the Latin word "Damianus," which means "to tame" or "to subdue." This name was particularly popular during the time of ancient Rome and was often given to those who possessed a strong and authoritative character.
The latter part of the name, "ontae," finds its origins in the Greek language, specifically from the word "ontás," which translates to "being" or "existence." This Greek influence suggests a deeper philosophical connotation, reflecting the essence or nature of an individual.
Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Damontae can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was predominantly used within the upper echelons of society. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by noble families as a way to emphasize their power and influence.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Damontae was a Byzantine scholar and philosopher who lived during the 9th century CE. Known for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, his writings were widely circulated throughout the Byzantine Empire and beyond.
In the 12th century, a prominent military leader named Damontae played a crucial role in the defense of Constantinople against the invading forces of the Fourth Crusade. His tactical prowess and unwavering bravery earned him a place in the annals of Byzantine history.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist and sculptor named Damontae da Firenze (1425-1498) gained recognition for his remarkable works, which adorned several churches and palaces throughout Italy. His masterpieces were celebrated for their intricate details and creative interpretations of classical themes.
In the realm of literature, a notable figure was Damontae de la Rosa, a Spanish poet from the 17th century. His poetic compositions, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and influenced subsequent generations of writers.
Damontae Leighton (1780-1856) was an English explorer and naturalist who embarked on several expeditions to the African continent. His detailed accounts of the flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures he encountered during his travels were groundbreaking and contributed significantly to the understanding of the region at the time.
While the name Damontae has its roots in ancient civilizations, its unique blend of Latin and Greek influences has endured throughout history, carrying with it a sense of strength, philosophical depth, and a connection to the natural world.
People
Damontae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Damontae 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
Damontae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Damontae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 620 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Damontae 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 552,830 US residents.
Is Damontae a common name?
We classify Damontae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 628 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Damontae most popular?
The single biggest year for Damontae was 2007, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Damontae is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Damontae in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 374 people with the name Damontae, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,370 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Damontae in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Damontae?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Damontae leans strongly male. 377 people counted with this name were male (99.0%), compared with 4 female bearers (1.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Damontae?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Damontae is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.6%) and Hispanic (2.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Damontae most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Damontae in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (330 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Damontae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Damontae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Damontae 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 Damontae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Damontae 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 Damontae 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.
How many Americans are named Damontae?
Find out how many people have the name Damontae on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.