Damarcus Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: duh-MAR-kus //dəˈmɑːrkəs//
Origin: African American; English
Meaning: African American: derived from the name Marcus; English: variation of Marcus
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Damarcus is believed to be a modern variation of the name Marcus, which has its roots in ancient Roman culture. The name Marcus is derived from the Latin name 'Marcus,' which is a derivative of 'Mars,' the Roman god of war.
The etymological journey of Marcus can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *merg-, meaning 'to shine' or 'to be bright,' reflecting the qualities associated with the god Mars. As Latin evolved and spread throughout Europe, the name Marcus was adopted into various languages, including Greek as 'Markos' and later into Old French as 'Marc.' This ultimately led to the introduction of the name into English during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became established as Mark.
Damarcus, as a distinct name, likely emerged in the 20th century, influenced by the popularity of names ending in '-cus' and the trend of creating unique variations of traditional names. While there are no significant historical milestones specifically associated with Damarcus, the name's connection to Marcus links it to various notable figures throughout history, including Saint Mark, one of the four Evangelists in the Christian tradition, who is believed to have authored the Gospel of Mark in the 1st century.
This gospel is significant in Christian texts and has been influential in the development of Christian doctrine. Culturally, the name Damarcus may carry connotations of strength and valor, echoing the martial associations of its root name, Marcus.
The use of '-cus' in Damarcus can evoke a sense of uniqueness and individuality, which has been a characteristic of many modern names. While Damarcus itself does not have a long historical lineage, its roots in the classical name Marcus provide it with a foundation steeped in history and cultural significance.
Famous people named Damarcus
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Damarcus Beasley is a former professional soccer player best known for his time with the U.S. Men's National Team, PSV Eindhoven, and Chicago Fire.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Damarcus was first seen in the United States in 1971.
Damarcus has ranked as high as #2858 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
In the past 5 years the name Damarcus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Damarcus is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Damarcus was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Damarcus.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 16 |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 |
| 2022 | 25 | 25 |
| 2021 | 21 | 21 |
| 2020 | 35 | 35 |
| 2019 | 32 | 32 |
| 2018 | 30 | 30 |
| 2017 | 38 | 38 |
| 2016 | 44 | 44 |
| 2015 | 50 | 50 |
| 2014 | 58 | 58 |
| 2013 | 63 | 63 |
| 2012 | 75 | 75 |
| 2011 | 87 | 87 |
| 2010 | 116 | 116 |
| 2009 | 112 | 112 |
| 2008 | 115 | 115 |
| 2007 | 121 | 121 |
| 2006 | 131 | 131 |
| 2005 | 104 | 104 |
| 2004 | 87 | 87 |
| 2003 | 90 | 90 |
| 2002 | 82 | 82 |
| 2001 | 78 | 78 |
| 2000 | 97 | 97 |
| 1999 | 94 | 94 |
| 1998 | 80 | 80 |
| 1997 | 99 | 99 |
| 1996 | 105 | 105 |
| 1995 | 125 | 125 |
| 1994 | 115 | 115 |
| 1993 | 97 | 97 |
| 1992 | 87 | 87 |
| 1991 | 98 | 98 |
| 1990 | 59 | 59 |
| 1989 | 68 | 68 |
| 1988 | 53 | 53 |
| 1987 | 60 | 60 |
| 1986 | 43 | 43 |
| 1985 | 45 | 45 |
| 1984 | 46 | 46 |
| 1983 | 35 | 35 |
| 1982 | 23 | 23 |
| 1981 | 26 | 26 |
| 1980 | 25 | 25 |
| 1979 | 28 | 28 |
| 1978 | 14 | 14 |
| 1977 | 15 | 15 |
| 1976 | 16 | 16 |
| 1975 | 17 | 17 |
| 1974 | 22 | 22 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Damarcus (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |