Damaris
Pronunciation: [ d-uhm-AHR-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Damaris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 552 babies have been named Damaris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Damaris is past its peak , currently ranked #20,985 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,985
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Damaris
Damaris is a boy name .
Is Damaris a boy or girl name? Damaris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,985 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,439. Damaris is more commonly used as a girl name.
Damaris is currently ranked #20,985 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Damaris include Dama, Damay, Damaie, Ris, Risy, Risie, Day, Daie, and Damkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Damaris include Damari, Damani, Damarion, Damarcus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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