Damar
Damar is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern coinage; possibly related to 'to give' in Slavic roots or modeled after names like Lamar.
Origin and history
Damar is a modern masculine given name that gained increased visibility in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It may be derived as a modern phonetic creation or inspired by Slavic names starting with 'Dam-'. While relatively rare, it experienced a notable rise in awareness due to public figures carrying the name.
Popularity in the United States
1,140 babies in the United States have been named Damar since 1880. It ranks #3552 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1829.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.7 %)
- PA (27.3 %)
- MI (7.8 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 216 |
| 1990-2000 | 260 |
| 2000-2010 | 268 |
| 2010-2019 | 209 |
| 2020-2029 | 98 |
Famous people named Damar
- Damar Hamlin: Athlete, Football player
Fun facts
- The name saw a dramatic surge in national public recognition in 2023 following news coverage of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin.
- It shares a rhythmic and phonetic pattern with other popular mid-century American names like Lamar and Jamar.