Damir
Damir is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Slavic 'to give peace' or Turkic 'iron'.
Origin and history
Damir is a given name with roots in both Slavic languages and Turkic origins, commonly interpreted as 'give peace' or 'iron'. The name has seen a notable rise in modern U.S. popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,444 babies in the United States have been named Damir since 1880. It ranks #2179 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #823.
States where it is most popular
- IL (12.2 %)
- PA (10.9 %)
- NY (10.3 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 194 |
| 2000-2010 | 544 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,069 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,610 |
Famous people named Damir
- Damir Džumhur: Tennis Player
- Damir Kedžo: Singer
Fun facts
- It has distinct origins in Slavic cultures meaning 'give peace' and in Central Asian cultures meaning 'iron'.
- Nearly half of all U.S. record births for the name Damir since 1880 occurred after 2020.