Of the beloved
Derived from the Italian surname D'Amato, meaning 'of Amato'. It ultimately stems from the Latin name Amatus, which translates to 'beloved' or 'loved by God'.
Less common today
Damato isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,163 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Legendary boxing manager and trainer of Mike Tyson
