UK boy's name
Damario
A masculine name of obscure origin, possibly from the Spanish given name Mario.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Damario is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Damario popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2003 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Damario. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Damario ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 boys were registered as Damario.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Damario as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Damario mean?
The name Damario is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with its roots traced back to the Roman Empire era. It is a combination of two Latin words: "damarius," meaning "of the house," and "arius," a suffix indicating belonging or association. Therefore, the name Damario could be interpreted as "one belonging to the household" or "one of the household."
In ancient times, the name Damario was likely used as a designation for individuals who were part of a prominent Roman household or family. It may have been given to slaves, servants, or even freedmen who were closely associated with a particular noble or patrician family. However, there are no definitive records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Damario.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Damario can be traced back to the medieval period in Italy. One notable figure was Damario di Firenze, a 13th-century Florentine merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic affairs of the city-state during that time. Another individual named Damario Rossi was a renowned painter from the 16th century, known for his frescoes in various churches throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, a Spanish explorer and navigator named Damario de la Cruz sailed with the Spanish Armada and is credited with mapping several uncharted regions of the Caribbean Sea. His journals and maps were influential in the age of exploration and colonization.
Moving to more recent history, Damario Gonzalez was a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. He was known for his bravery and unwavering commitment to the revolutionary cause.
Another notable figure was Damario Benedetti, an Italian-American author and playwright born in 1920. His works often explored themes of immigration, identity, and the experiences of Italian-Americans in the United States. He is considered a pivotal figure in the Italian-American literary tradition.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Damario, highlighting its diverse cultural and historical roots spanning different eras and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Damario over time
The chart below shows babies named Damario registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Damario, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damario by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Damario was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4256 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3476 | 16 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Damario
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Damario: questions and answers
How popular is the name Damario in the UK right now?
In 2011, Damario was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Damario most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Damario in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Damario?
A masculine name of obscure origin, possibly from the Spanish given name Mario.
How many people are called Damario in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Damario across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.