boy's name
Damu
DAH-moo (Swahili)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 34
Damu is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1974, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Damu Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 34 |
How Popular Is Damu?
In 1977, Damu was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Damu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Damu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Damu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Damu
- Swahili DAH-moo
Sibling Names for Damu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Damu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Damu
How popular is the name Damu?
In 1977, Damu was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Damu a girl's or a boy's name?
Damu is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Damu?
Damu has 2 syllables.
When was Damu most popular?
Damu peaked in 1974, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.