Damarcus Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Damarcus is an American English name derived from the Latin name Marcus, meaning 'of Mars' or 'warrior'. It has evolved through several historical forms and gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name is associated with strength and modernity, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Damarcus is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Damarcus has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Damarcus' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3339th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1290th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1454th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3157th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Damarcus' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Damarcus"
Pronunciation
/dəˈmɑrkəs/
Origin
American English
Etymology
The name Damarcus is believed to be a modern variant of the name Marcus, which has Latin origins. It may also be influenced by the combination of the prefix 'Da-' and the name 'Marcus'.
Meaning
of Mars, warrior
Language Evolution
Marcus, Markus, Marek, Damarcus
Historical Usage
Damarcus gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a unique and modern name often associated with African American culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Marcus, Mark, Marc, Damar, Dam
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Damarcus is viewed as a contemporary and distinctive name, often seen as trendy and appealing.
Famous People
Damarcus Lawrence – NFL player, Damarcus Cousins – NBA player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Damarcus"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Damarcus"
"Damarcus" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3339th of 10718 | 150 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1290th of 16616 | 1,085 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1454th of 24088 | 1,568 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3157th of 23106 | 443 |
Regional Popularity of "Damarcus" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
53.98% 1899th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.67% 1204th/3685 |
- |
16.71% 868th/5194 |
53.79% 3398th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.95% 1464th/4582 |
- |
14.28% 1044th/7313 |
33.71% 2516th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
74.97% 2987th/3984 |
- |
37.60% 2565th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Damarcus" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Damarcus"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Damarcus" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.