Damaso Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAH-mah-so /ˈdæ.mə.soʊ/
Origin: Spanish; Latin
Meaning: Spanish: tamer; Latin: subduer
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Damaso has its roots in the ancient Greek name Δαμάσιος (Damasios), which is derived from the verb δαμάζω (damazo), meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." This Greek form was adopted into Latin as Damasus, which was borne by several early Christian figures, including Saint Damasus I, who served as Pope from 366 to 384 CE. His papacy was significant for promoting the veneration of martyrs and for commissioning the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible, which became a cornerstone of Christian literature in the Western Church.
The name Damaso entered the Spanish language as Damaso, reflecting the influence of Latin on the Iberian Peninsula during the Roman Empire and subsequent periods. The name has been associated with various historical figures in Spain and Latin America, where it has been used in both religious and secular contexts.
The cultural significance of Damaso is often linked to themes of strength and leadership, owing to its etymological roots in the concept of taming or subduing, which can symbolize mastery over oneself or one's circumstances. In literature and art, the name has occasionally appeared, though it is less common than other names derived from the same root.
The diminutive form, Damián, is often used in Spanish-speaking cultures, further illustrating the name's adaptability and resonance within different contexts. Overall, Damaso carries a historical weight that reflects its origins in early Christian history and its linguistic journey through Greek and Latin into modern languages.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Damaso was first seen in the United States in 1953.
Damaso has ranked as high as #9388 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in California, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Damaso has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Damaso 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 Damaso 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 Damaso.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 | 10 |
| 1983 | 10 | 10 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 8 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 | 9 |
| 1979 | 8 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 | 7 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 |
| 1966 | 9 | 9 |
| 1964 | 5 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Damaso (1979)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |