Damarcus
Damarcus is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Son of Marcus, or dedicated to Mars.
Origin and history
Damarcus is a modern American name created by combining the prefix 'Da-' with the classical name Marcus. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States and sees moderate, steady usage. The name carries classical roots through Marcus while reflecting modern naming traditions.
Popularity in the United States
3,262 babies in the United States have been named Damarcus since 1880. It ranks #2249 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1783.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.4 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
- MS (9.1 %)
- LA (9.1 %)
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 | 125 |
| 1980-1990 | 424 |
| 1990-2000 | 959 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,017 |
| 2010-2019 | 593 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Nicknames
Marcus, Marc
Fun facts
- Damarcus gained popularity in the United States starting in the 1970s and 1980s as part of a trend of prefixed classical names.
- The core element 'Marcus' traces back to ancient Rome, where it was one of the most common Latin praenomina.