Holding steady.
Popularity of Damare since 1996
Babies named Damare per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Damare's real moment was 2012.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Damare is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1996. Its peak year came in 2012, though the name has remained rare and has never appeared in the national top 1000. The trajectory suggests it has been stable over the years, with no sharp rise or decline. One reason for its rarity is that it has not been concentrated in any particular state; the top states list is empty, indicating very low usage across the country. The name's etymology is uncertain, likely a modern blend of sounds from existing names like Damari or Lamar. Parents drawn to Damare may appreciate its distinctive sound and the flexibility of nicknames such as D or Dame. While it lacks a deep historical background, its novelty allows a child to define it.
Damare is a name that first appeared in the United States in the mid-1990s. Its origins are unclear; it may be a modern invention blending the popular prefix Da- with the sound of names like Lamar or Jamare. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Damari, which itself has uncertain roots possibly related to Damaris or Hebrew Damari (meaning 'he that dwells'). The name remains rare and has not shown a clear etymological lineage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Dame, Mare
Sibling names for Damare
Names that share Damare's style, for a brother or sister.
