Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Damarys since 1963
Babies named Damarys per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Damarys first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1963, but it remains an uncommon name. Its peak year was 2004, and since 2005 its usage has been steadily falling. The name is almost exclusively given to girls. While its exact origin is unclear, it likely represents a modern coinage or a creative variant of the biblical name Damaris. Despite its rarity, Damarys offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and unique.
Damarys first appeared in U.S. records in 1963, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a creative respelling or blend of Damaris (a name of uncertain Greek origin, appearing in the New Testament) and the suffix -ys or -is, common in feminine names. Alternatively, it could derive from Spanish or Portuguese influences, but evidence is lacking. The name has seen modest use, with a peak in 2004, but remains rare.
“Damarys” around the world
Where Damarys lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dama, Mary, Rys
Variants: Damaris
Sibling names for Damarys
Names that share Damarys's style, for a brother or sister.
