Darmani
A masculine name of Hindi origin meaning "brave" or "courageous".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Darmani. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darmani today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darmani births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darmani. 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 Darmani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,687
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Darmani: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darmani 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 Darmani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darmani
The name Darmani originates from the Darmani language, an extinct Central Gurage language once spoken in the central highlands of Ethiopia. The root of the name is believed to be derived from the word "darman" which translates to "blessing" or "good fortune" in the ancient Darmani tongue.
Darmani is thought to have been a relatively common name among the Darmani people during the 12th to 16th centuries, a period marked by the rise and fall of the Shewan dynasty in the region. Historical records from this era, including the Chronicle of the Darmani Kings, mention several rulers and noblemen bearing the name Darmani.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Darmani was King Darmani I, who ruled over the Darmani Kingdom from 1187 to 1225. He was known for his military conquests and for expanding the boundaries of his realm. Another notable figure was Darmani the Scribe, a renowned scholar and chronicler who lived in the late 13th century and authored several works documenting the history and culture of the Darmani people.
In the 14th century, a famous Darmani poet and philosopher named Darmani ibn Khalil gained widespread recognition for his introspective and metaphysical works. His poems and texts were widely studied and discussed throughout the region during his lifetime and for centuries after his death in 1372.
Later, in the 16th century, a Darmani warrior and military leader named Darmani al-Aswad played a crucial role in the resistance against the expanding Ottoman Empire in the Horn of Africa. He is remembered for his bravery and tactical skills in defending his homeland from foreign invaders until his death in 1568.
Another notable figure was Darmani al-Hakim, a renowned Darmani physician and scholar who lived in the late 15th century. He authored several influential medical texts that were widely studied and referenced throughout the region, contributing significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge at the time.
As the Darmani language and culture gradually declined and became extinct over the centuries, the name Darmani fell out of common use. However, it remains a fascinating remnant of the rich history and heritage of the Darmani people, carrying the weight of its ancient meaning and the legacy of those who bore it throughout the centuries.
People
Darmani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darmani 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
Darmani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darmani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darmani 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 Darmani a common name?
We classify Darmani 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, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darmani most popular?
The single biggest year for Darmani was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darmani is about 15 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 Darmani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darmani a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darmani 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 Darmani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darmani 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 Darmani 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 the name Darmani?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.