How Many People Are Named Dame?
Complete statistics for the name Dame: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dame is a very rare male name, with only 25 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 13,292,034 Americans. All of those named Dame are under 30, which makes it a truly modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 4All 25 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dame Through the Generations
Dame emerged as a name in 2021, peaking with 8 births that year. Since then, it has maintained a stable presence, with all 25 individuals being under 30 years old. The name's origins are not tied to a traditional linguistic background but rather to a modern creative naming trend, giving it a unique place among contemporary names.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dame's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dame
How Many People Have the Name Dame?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,504 people in the United States currently share the name Dame. That works out to roughly 1 in every 94,592 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Dame a Common or Rare Name?
Dame is classified as 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 Dame Mean?
Dame means "creative variant of Dame" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dame in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dame Most Popular?
The name Dame reached peak popularity in 2021, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Dame?
Approximately 3,504 people named Dame live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,504. That works out to roughly 1 in 94,592 Americans.
Is Dame a rare name?
Dame is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 94,592 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dame mean?
Dame means "creative variant of Dame" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dame more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dame are male and 0% are female.
When was Dame most popular?
Dame peaked in 2021 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.