Dumier
A unique name, potentially derived from French or Latin roots.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dumier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dumier today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dumier births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dumier. 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 Dumier. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,238
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Dumier: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dumier 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 Dumier during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dumier
The given name Dumier has its origins in the ancient Gallic language, spoken by the Celtic tribes that inhabited parts of what is now modern-day France and Belgium. The name is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "dumo-", which meant "deep" or "profound".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 6th century CE, where it was mentioned in a medieval text as the name of a Frankish warrior who fought alongside Clovis I, the founder of the Merovingian dynasty. The name's connection to the Franks suggests that it may have been adopted and popularized by the Germanic tribes that settled in the region.
During the Middle Ages, the name Dumier was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Dumier de Champagne, a 12th-century French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart. Another was Dumier de Montfort, a 13th-century French military leader who played a prominent role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
In the 15th century, Dumier Bouhours, a French humanist and scholar, made significant contributions to the study of classical literature and rhetoric. His works were widely read and influential during the Renaissance period.
Moving into the 16th century, we find Dumier de Guise, a French nobleman and military commander who served under Henry II of France. He was known for his bravery and leadership in various battles against the Holy Roman Empire.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we come across Dumier Dumas, a French writer and playwright who was part of the Romantic literary movement. While not as renowned as his father, Alexandre Dumas, Dumier Dumas wrote several popular plays and novels that were well-received during his lifetime.
Throughout history, the name Dumier has maintained a sense of depth and profundity, reflecting its Celtic roots. While it may not be as widely recognized today, its presence in various historical records and its association with notable figures serves as a testament to its enduring legacy.
People
Dumier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dumier 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
Dumier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dumier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dumier 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Dumier a common name?
We classify Dumier as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dumier most popular?
The single biggest year for Dumier was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dumier is about 4 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 Dumier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dumier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dumier 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 Dumier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dumier 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 Dumier 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 Dumier as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.