Dmar
A Hebrew name meaning "rose" or "crimson".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dmar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dmar today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dmar births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dmar. 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 Dmar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,762
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Dmar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dmar 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 Dmar 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dmar
The given name Dmar is believed to have originated in ancient Arabia, deriving from the Arabic word "dmar" which means "destruction" or "ruin." The name's etymology suggests a connection to powerful forces and events that leave lasting impacts.
Historically, the name Dmar first appeared in records from the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. Some scholars have linked it to the Quran, where references to divine judgment and the destruction of disbelieving societies can be found. However, there is no direct mention of the name itself in Islamic scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dmar was Dmar ibn al-Khattab, a prominent military commander and companion of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE. He played a pivotal role in the Muslim conquests of Syria and Egypt, earning him a reputation as a skilled strategist and fearless warrior.
In the 9th century CE, Dmar ibn al-Farid, an Arab poet and Sufi mystic, gained renown for his profound devotional verses and spiritual insights. His works, such as "The Wine Ode," have been widely studied and celebrated throughout the Islamic world.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, Dmar al-Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet, lived from 1048 to 1131 CE. He is best known for his contributions to algebra, his pioneering work on the reform of the calendar, and his famous Rubaiyat, a collection of profound and thought-provoking quatrains.
In the 13th century CE, Dmar ibn al-Farid al-Misri, an Egyptian Sufi scholar and poet, made significant contributions to the understanding of Islamic spirituality. His teachings and writings, particularly his work "The Diwan," have been widely studied and revered by Sufis and scholars alike.
Another notable figure with the name Dmar was Dmar Khayyam, a Persian tentmaker and poet who lived in the 11th century CE. While little is known about his life, his poetic legacy, especially his philosophical and mystical verses, has endured and continues to inspire readers around the world.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Dmar, a name that carries a rich heritage and evokes associations with profound wisdom, spiritual depth, and the power to shape the course of events.
People
Dmar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dmar 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
Dmar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dmar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dmar 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 Dmar a common name?
We classify Dmar 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 Dmar most popular?
The single biggest year for Dmar was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dmar is about 16 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 Dmar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dmar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dmar 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 Dmar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dmar 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 Dmar 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 common is the name Dmar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.