Dame Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAYM //deɪm//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: nobleman (English); to tame or subdue (French)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'Dame' historically referred to a lady or noblewoman, often used in titles of respect. In French, it derives from 'dame,' meaning a woman or lady, and is associated with the act of taming or subduing, reflecting a sense of control or mastery.
Famous people named Dame
In this section, you will find notable people named Dame. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dame who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Dame who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Dame Judi Dench — acclaimed actress.
Dame Agatha Christie — famous author.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dame was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Dame has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Dame has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dame 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 Dame was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Dame
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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 Dame.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |