Dmario
Of undetermined meaning and origin, potentially a contracted variant of a masculine name.
Name Census estimates that about 442 living Americans carry the first name Dmario. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dmario today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dmario births was 1990 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dmario. 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
442
~ 1 in 775,462 Americans
Peak year
1990
27 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,173
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Dmario: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dmario from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 144 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
Dmario 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 Dmario during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dmarios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dmario
The name Dmario is a relatively modern and uncommon given name, with its origins tracing back to the late 20th century. It is believed to be a creative variation or combination of the more traditional names, such as Dario or Mario. While its exact roots are uncertain, it has likely emerged as a unique and distinctive name choice in recent times.
One possible theory suggests that Dmario may be derived from the Italian name Dario, which has its origins in the ancient Persian name Darius. Darius was a famous king of the Achaemenid Empire, who ruled in the 5th century BCE. The name Darius is thought to be derived from the Old Persian word "dâraya," meaning "to possess" or "to hold." This connection, if true, could lend a sense of strength and authority to the name Dmario.
Another potential influence on the name Dmario could be the popular Italian name Mario, which has its roots in the Roman name Marius. Marius was a prominent Roman statesman and military leader from the 2nd century BCE. The name Mario is believed to be derived from the Latin word "mas," meaning "male" or "masculine." This connection could imbue the name Dmario with a sense of masculinity and strength.
While there are no known historical records or ancient texts explicitly mentioning the name Dmario, its unique composition and relatively recent emergence suggest it is a modern invention. However, some notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times include:
1. Dmario Jones, an American football player born in 1990, who played as a wide receiver for several teams in the National Football League (NFL).
2. Dmario Calhoun, an American basketball player born in 1996, who played collegiately for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
3. Dmario Govan, an American actor and reality television personality, known for his role in the series "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta."
4. Dmario Workcuff, an American musician and record producer, known for his work in the hip-hop and R&B genres.
5. Dmario Gonzalez, a Mexican-American artist and muralist, known for his vibrant and culturally-inspired works in various cities across the United States.
While these individuals may not have historical significance on a grand scale, they contribute to the growing recognition and use of the name Dmario in contemporary times.
People
Dmario + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dmario 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
Dmario: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dmario?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 442 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dmario 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 775,462 US residents.
Is Dmario a common name?
We classify Dmario as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 452 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dmario most popular?
The single biggest year for Dmario was 1990, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dmario is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dmario a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dmario 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.