Dermarr
A variant of Dermot, an Irish masculine name meaning "free man".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dermarr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dermarr today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dermarr births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dermarr. 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 Dermarr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,801
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Dermarr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dermarr 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 Dermarr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dermarr
The name Dermarr is an intriguing and somewhat enigmatic one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. It is believed to have emerged from the ancient Celtic tribes that inhabited the British Isles and parts of western Europe during the Iron Age. Some linguists trace its roots to the Gaulish language, a Continental Celtic tongue spoken in what is now France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland.
One theory suggests that Dermarr is derived from the Proto-Celtic words "der" meaning "oak" and "marr" signifying "great" or "mighty." Thus, the name could have initially been bestowed upon individuals who possessed remarkable strength or stature, likening them to the mighty oak tree. Another interpretation links it to the Gaelic word "dearmar," which translates to "red" or "ruddy," potentially referring to a person with a reddish complexion or hair.
While historical records from this era are scarce, there are tantalizing hints of the name's existence in ancient texts and oral traditions. One such reference appears in the Leabhar Gabhála Érenn, a medieval Irish literary work that chronicles the legendary arrival of the Milesians in Ireland. It speaks of a warrior chieftain named Dermarr, whose exploits and bravery were celebrated in the bardic stories of the time.
The earliest documented use of the name can be traced back to the 7th century, when a Pictish king known as Dermarr the Ferocious ruled over parts of what is now eastern Scotland. His reign was marked by fierce battles against the invading Anglo-Saxons, and his name became synonymous with valor and unyielding resistance.
Throughout the centuries, the name Dermarr has been borne by a handful of notable individuals, including:
1. Dermarr of Lindisfarne (c. 650 - 720), a Northumbrian monk and scholar renowned for his illuminated manuscripts and calligraphic works.
2. Dermarr the Bard (c. 1150 - 1220), a Welsh poet and storyteller whose lyrical compositions were widely celebrated in medieval courts.
3. Dermarr MacCulloch (1555 - 1632), a Scottish clan chief and military commander who played a pivotal role in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
4. Dermarr Fitzgerald (1810 - 1881), an Irish-American explorer and naturalist who documented the flora and fauna of the American West.
5. Dermarr Sinclair (1901 - 1985), a British archaeologist and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Celtic languages and cultures.
While the name Dermarr may have faded from common usage in recent times, its rich historical tapestry serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the ancient Celtic peoples and their vibrant cultural traditions.
People
Dermarr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dermarr 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
Dermarr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dermarr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dermarr 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dermarr a common name?
We classify Dermarr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dermarr most popular?
The single biggest year for Dermarr was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dermarr is about 26 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 Dermarr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dermarr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dermarr 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 Dermarr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dermarr 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 Dermarr 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 Dermarr?
Find out how many people share the name Dermarr on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.