Damario
Damario is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix 'Da-' and Mario, which derives from the Roman god Mars or the Latin for 'male'.
Origin and history
Damario is a modern American name, created as a blend combining the prefix 'Da-' with the traditional Italian and Spanish name Mario. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar prefixed modern creations. It remains a relatively rare name in the United States, given to a modest number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,345 babies in the United States have been named Damario since 1880. It ranks #3365 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- MI (35.2 %)
- CA (18.7 %)
- IL (13.2 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- MS (5.5 %)
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 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 253 |
| 1990-2000 | 304 |
| 2000-2010 | 386 |
| 2010-2019 | 258 |
| 2020-2029 | 108 |
Famous people named Damario
- Damario Pressley: American football player
Nicknames
Rio, Mario, Dee
Fun facts
- Damario developed in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend of elaborating classical names with modern prefixes.
- The base name Mario traces back to the ancient Roman name Marius, associated with strength and the god Mars.