Damaris
Uncertain, possibly from Ancient Greek as a variation of δάμαλις (dámalis, “calf”).
Every Damaris since 1916 — 13,286 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Damaris
Damaris is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,437 in 2025 with 150 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 13,286 American babies have been named Damaris. Its peak came in 2006, when 496 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 Damaris stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Damaris year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | #1,437 | — | — |
| 2024 | 155 | #1,429 | — | — |
| 2023 | 135 | #1,569 | — | — |
| 2022 | 144 | #1,509 | 6 | #11,170 |
| 2021 | 126 | #1,654 | 5 | #12,550 |
| 2020 | 134 | #1,573 | 9 | #8,215 |
| 2019 | 129 | #1,643 | 8 | #9,071 |
| 2018 | 146 | #1,497 | 7 | #9,897 |
| 2017 | 148 | #1,497 | 5 | #12,701 |
| 2016 | 154 | #1,489 | 6 | #11,027 |
| 2015 | 163 | #1,418 | 8 | #8,927 |
| 2014 | 203 | #1,198 | 9 | #8,277 |
| 2013 | 211 | #1,140 | 5 | #12,550 |
| 2012 | 193 | #1,252 | 7 | #9,930 |
| 2011 | 251 | #1,005 | 14 | #6,014 |
| 2010 | 274 | #941 | 13 | #6,424 |
| 2009 | 314 | #877 | 15 | #5,860 |
| 2008 | 354 | #812 | 13 | #6,472 |
| 2007 | 431 | #681 | 18 | #5,044 |
| 2006 | 483 | #603 | 13 | #6,174 |
| 2005 | 430 | #645 | 19 | #4,505 |
| 2004 | 371 | #716 | 16 | #5,059 |
| 2003 | 291 | #840 | 11 | #6,343 |
| 2002 | 336 | #725 | 13 | #5,470 |
| 2001 | 378 | #667 | 11 | #6,103 |
| 2000 | 317 | #731 | 19 | #4,091 |
| 1995 | 231 | #847 | 13 | #4,572 |
| 1990 | 181 | #1,001 | 8 | #5,943 |
| 1985 | 148 | #1,019 | 7 | #5,260 |
| 1980 | 158 | #949 | 6 | #5,672 |
| 1975 | 136 | #934 | 6 | #4,926 |
| 1970 | 121 | #1,020 | — | — |
| 1965 | 62 | #1,396 | — | — |
| 1960 | 48 | #1,620 | — | — |
| 1955 | 36 | #1,742 | — | — |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,571 | — | — |
| 1945 | 14 | #2,355 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,842 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,136 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Damaris mean?
Uncertain, possibly from Ancient Greek as a variation of δάμαλις (dámalis, “calf”).
How popular is the name Damaris in 2025?
Damaris ranked #1,437 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 150 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Damaris?
13,286 babies have been named Damaris in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Damaris most popular?
Damaris peaked in 2006, when 496 newborns received the name.
Is Damaris a boy or girl name?
Damaris is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Damaris rising or falling?
Damaris is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.