Damir Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Damir is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Damir?
Damir is spelled D-A-M-I-R. The name has 5 letters.
Damir at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Damir is often explained as deriving from Slavic elements meaning “to give” and “peace”, though exact etymology varies by source.
- Origin
- Damir is commonly associated with Slavic origins, where it has been used as a masculine given name in various Slavic-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- DAH-meer · 2 syllables
Damir Popularity in 2025
Rank#980
Recorded Births233
- Boys usage fell 185 places to #980 and recorded 83 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Damir Mean?
Damir is often explained as deriving from Slavic elements meaning “to give” and “peace”, though exact etymology varies by source.
Origin: Damir is commonly associated with Slavic origins, where it has been used as a masculine given name in various Slavic-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Damir?
PronunciationDAH-meer
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Damir?
- History
- Historical records include references to the name Damir in Slavic regions, though comprehensive details of its historical usage are limited.
Damir Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 233 | #980 |
| 2024 | Boys | 316 | #795 |
| 2023 | Boys | 301 | #815 |
| 2022 | Boys | 266 | #888 |
| 2021 | Boys | 263 | #879 |
| 2020 | Boys | 231 | #950 |
| 2019 | Boys | 207 | #1,009 |
| 2018 | Boys | 121 | #1,443 |
| 2017 | Boys | 115 | #1,467 |
| 2016 | Boys | 117 | #1,467 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 103 | #1,567 |
| 2014 | Boys | 110 | #1,473 |
| 2013 | Boys | 82 | #1,763 |
| 2012 | Boys | 71 | #1,983 |
| 2011 | Boys | 81 | #1,780 |
| 2010 | Boys | 62 | #2,144 |
| 2009 | Boys | 78 | #1,861 |
| 2008 | Boys | 67 | #2,062 |
| 2007 | Boys | 60 | #2,213 |
| 2006 | Boys | 67 | #1,994 |
| 2005 | Boys | 40 | #2,701 |
| 2004 | Boys | 48 | #2,344 |
| 2003 | Boys | 47 | #2,269 |
When Was Damir Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
316 recorded births
National rank #795
2023 · Boys
301 recorded births
National rank #815
2022 · Boys
266 recorded births
National rank #888
2021 · Boys
263 recorded births
National rank #879
Where Damir Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #407 | 12 |
| IL | #457 | 23 |
| LA | #487 | 9 |
| WI | #618 | 7 |
| WA | #639 | 10 |
| GA | #650 | 15 |
| FL | #704 | 22 |
| MO | #709 | 7 |