Damere

Meaning & origin

Damere is a contemporary American name that first entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1991, a time when many invented names with the Dam- prefix began to appear. Its usage remains quite rare: in the latest year (2025), it ranked 8,910, which corresponds to a 1-in-213,510 rate. The name reached its highest position, rank 8,910, in 2021, after which its trajectory has remained stable, neither rising nor falling significantly in the 2020s. While no state has recorded a strong concentration of the name, its modern feel and easy pronunciation have given it a niche appeal among parents seeking distinctive choices. Because Damere does not have a clear etymology or traditional cultural roots, its meaning is best described as uncertain, and it is treated as a modern coinage. Parents drawn to names like Damon or Damien but wanting something less common may find Damere an intriguing option.

Damere appears to be a modern American coinage, possibly derived from the popular Dam- prefix (as in Damon or Damien) combined with the fashionable -er suffix or influenced by the French word mer (sea). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1991 and has seen modest usage since.