UK boy's name
Damir
An Arabic masculine name meaning "long lasting and kind".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Damir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Damir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #814, with 40 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 48 births.
This profile covers 255 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 263 living people in the UK are called Damir. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Damir ranked #814 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 40 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 48 boys were registered as Damir.
- • Damir ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #703 in 2022.
- • About 263 living people in the UK are estimated to have Damir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#814
2024
Births in 2024
40
Latest year
Peak year
2023
48 births
Estimated living
263
2026
Meaning
What does Damir mean?
The name Damir has its origins in the Slavic languages, primarily Russian and Serbian. It is derived from the Slavic root "mir," meaning "peace" or "world." The name can be traced back to the 9th century AD, during the period of the First Bulgarian Empire.
In ancient Slavic texts, the name Damir was often associated with individuals who were peacemakers or diplomats, reflecting the root meaning of the word. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 12th-century Russian chronicle, the Primary Chronicle, where a nobleman named Damir is mentioned.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Damir. One of the earliest was Damir of Novgorod (born around 1150), a prominent Russian trader and diplomat who played a significant role in establishing trade routes between Novgorod and the Baltic region.
During the Ottoman Empire, Damir Pasha (1499-1567) was a Turkish statesman and military commander who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1542 to 1544. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties with neighboring powers.
In the 20th century, Damir Črnčec (1920-2001) was a Slovenian writer and poet who contributed significantly to the development of modern Slovenian literature. His works often explored themes of peace, love, and the human condition.
Another notable figure was Damir Dokić (born 1957), a Croatian-Serbian actor and director who has appeared in numerous films and television shows in the former Yugoslavia. He is considered one of the most respected actors in the region.
More recently, Damir Doma (born 1981) is a Croatian fashion designer based in Paris, known for his avant-garde and minimalist designs. His collections have been showcased at major fashion events worldwide, and he has been praised for his innovative approach to fashion.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Damir, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their communities and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Damir over time
The chart below shows babies named Damir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Damir, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 40 births in 2024, compared with 48 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Damir 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #936 | 169 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2495 | 78 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3780 | 8 | 2 |
Geography
Where Damir is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Damir. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Damir ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #703 in 2022.
Across the UK
Damir in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#703 in 2022
3 years of NRS records, 9 total registered
Related
Names similar to Damir
- 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
Damir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Damir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Damir was ranked #814 for boys in England and Wales, with 40 births registered.
When was Damir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 48 babies registered as Damir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Damir?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "long lasting and kind".
How many people are called Damir in the UK?
A total of 255 babies have been registered as Damir across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 9 more in Scotland.
Where is Damir most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Damir ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #703 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.