Damaris

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Damaris

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Damaris comes from a Greek name, Damalis, meaning “Calf.”

History:
As a name from the New Testament, Damaris was revived by 17th century English Puritans. It was again briefly revived at the end of the 20th century.

Pronunciation: dam-er-iss.

Alternates: Damaras.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Damaris
In the New Testament, a woman converted in Athens.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.006 % named Damaris

Popularity of Damaris:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1960: N/A
1960-1970: 680th most popular.
1970-1980: 491st most popular.
1980-1990: 647th most popular.
1990: 856th most popular.
1991: 892nd most popular.
1992: 835th most popular.
1993: 841st most popular.
1994: 824th most popular.
1995: 789th most popular.
1996: 844th most popular.
1997: 834th most popular.
1998: 718th most popular.
1999: 663rd most popular.
2000: 720th most popular.
2001: 660th most popular.
2002: 721st most popular.
2003: 834th most popular.