Damara
Every Damara since 1962 — 1,030 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damara
Damara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,600 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,030 American babies have been named Damara. Its peak came in 2004, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Damara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,600 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,162 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,148 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,480 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,453 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,618 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,864 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,470 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,084 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,112 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,207 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,127 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,168 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,409 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,462 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,419 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,616 |
| 2007 | 29 | #4,986 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,931 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,486 |
| 2004 | 48 | #3,190 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,124 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,937 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,348 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,904 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,435 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,271 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,757 |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,014 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,074 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,243 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,716 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Damara in 2025?
Damara ranked #9,600 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Damara?
1,030 babies have been named Damara in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damara most popular?
Damara peaked in 2004, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Damara a boy or girl name?
Damara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Damara rising or falling?
Damara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.