Damarcus Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationduh-MAR-kus / /dəˈmɑːrkəs/African American; English
Meaning
African American: derived from the name Marcus; English: variation of Marcus
Historical & Cultural Background
Damarcus is a modern name that emerged within African American communities in the United States. It is often seen as a blend of the name Marcus, which has Latin origins meaning 'warlike'. The name reflects a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names. Damarcus has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Damarcus has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Damarkus
International Variants
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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 #1252 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)
Top States for Damarcus (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 35 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 45 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 60 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 68 |
| 1990 | 59 |
| 1991 | 98 |
| 1992 | 87 |
| 1993 | 97 |
| 1994 | 115 |
| 1995 | 125 |
| 1996 | 105 |
| 1997 | 99 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 94 |
| 2000 | 97 |
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2002 | 82 |
| 2003 | 90 |
| 2004 | 87 |
| 2005 | 104 |
| 2006 | 131 |
| 2007 | 121 |
| 2008 | 115 |
| 2009 | 112 |
| 2010 | 116 |
| 2011 | 87 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 26 |