A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Damaso since 1953
Babies named Damaso per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Damaso is a rare masculine name with Spanish and Italian roots, first recorded in the United States in 1953. It reached its highest usage in 1983 (peak year), with approximately 1 in 341,615 babies receiving the name in 2025. While the name saw a decline after the 1980s, it has been on a rising trajectory since 2022, indicating a modest revival among parents seeking uncommon, heritage-driven names. The name's exact etymology remains uncertain; it may ultimately derive from the city of Damascus or from a Spanish place name. Its simple phonetic structure and similarity to popular names like Diego and Mateo make it a distinctive yet accessible choice.
Damaso is a name of uncertain origin, likely emerging from Spanish or Italian traditions. It may be derived from the Latin 'Damascus', which refers to the ancient city of Damascus in Syria. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the Spanish surname Dámaso, itself possibly rooted in a place name. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century, with a notable peak in the 1980s and a recent revival.
Sibling names for Damaso
Names that share Damaso's style, for a brother or sister.
