Calf or gentle
Derived from the Greek word damalis, meaning calf or young cow. In the New Testament, Damaris was an Athenian woman who was converted to Christianity by Saint Paul. The name has a soft, rhythmic sound and a long history of use in both Greek and English-speaking cultures.
Less common today
Damaris isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #603 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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