How Many People Are Named Damaris?

Complete statistics for the name Damaris: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Damaris
Very Rare
Greek

Damaris, a very rare female name, is held by just 12,610 people in the US today, making up 1 in 26,170 Americans. The majority of people named Damaris are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~12,610
Living in US
1 in 26,170
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek origin, meaning 'to love'
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Loving Compassionate Gentle
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

37,357
Worldwide Bearers
#4,125
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
6,777
🇳🇬 Nigeria
6,680
🇨🇱 Chile
4,144
🇷🇴 Romania
3,321
🇪🇸 Spain
3,138
🇵🇪 Peru
2,061
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2,033
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,688
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1,303
🇩🇪 Germany
1,284

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
532 (4%)
♀ Female
12,077 (96%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
7,441
Would be under 30 (57%)
4,799
Would be 30–60 (37%)
893
Would be over 60 (7%)

All 13,133 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Damaris Through the Generations

Damaris peaked in popularity in 2006 with 496 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. With an average age of 31, most Damarises are young adults, with 7,441 under 30 and only 893 over 60. This name's prevalence among younger generations suggests it's a relatively new choice for parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,350
New York 2,150
Texas 1,718
Illinois 631
New Jersey 614
Florida 604
Arizona 326
Pennsylvania 216
Georgia 155
Connecticut 143

✨ Similar Names to Damaris

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Damaris's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Damaris

How Many People Have the Name Damaris?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,610 people in the United States currently share the name Damaris. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,170 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Damaris a Common or Rare Name?

Damaris is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Damaris Mean?

Damaris means "Greek origin, meaning 'to love'" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Damaris in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.

When Was Damaris Most Popular?

The name Damaris reached peak popularity in 2006, with 496 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Damaris?

Approximately 12,610 people named Damaris live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,133. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,170 Americans.

Is Damaris a rare name?

Damaris is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,170 Americans has this name.

What does the name Damaris mean?

Damaris means "Greek origin, meaning 'to love'" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Damaris more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Damaris are male and 96% are female.

When was Damaris most popular?

Damaris peaked in 2006 with 496 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US12,610
All-Time Births13,133
1 in X1 in 26,170
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2006
World Rank#4,125
Male %4%
Female %96%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.