Damir Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Damir originates from Slavic roots, meaning 'gift of peace'. It has evolved through various forms and is associated with positive traits. There is no significant biblical relevance. The name has gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the Balkans, and is currently viewed positively.
The name Damir is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Damir has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Damir' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8999th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5888th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2220th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1088th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Damir' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Damir"
Pronunciation
/dɑːˈmɪr/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
The name Damir is derived from the Slavic root 'mir', which means 'peace' or 'world'. The prefix 'da' can be interpreted as 'given', making the name mean 'gift of peace'.
Meaning
gift of peace
Language Evolution
Dama, Damir, Damirko
Historical Usage
The name Damir has been used in various Slavic countries, particularly in the Balkans. It gained popularity in the 20th century, especially among those seeking names with meaningful connotations.
Variants & Derivatives
Damek, Damo, Damjan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Damir is perceived as a strong and unique name, often associated with positive traits such as peace and tranquility. It is commonly found in countries like Croatia and Serbia.
Famous People
Damir Džumhur, a Bosnian professional tennis player, Damir Skomina, a Slovenian football referee
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Damir"
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 "Damir"
"Damir" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8999th of 10718 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5888th of 16616 | 109 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2220th of 24088 | 859 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1088th of 23106 | 2,229 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Damir" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
45.65% 2043rd/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
46.70% 2140th/4582 |
20.45% 1056th/5164 |
41.61% 3043rd/7313 |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.13% 802nd/3984 |
24.92% 1118th/4487 |
15.32% 1045th/6822 |
25.11% 1576th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Damir" 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 "Damir"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Damir" 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.