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Damontray

Male

« Damontray is an uncommon African American given name derived from the combination of Damon ("to tame") and Tracy ("from the district of badgers"). »

#31008 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Damontray is a unique and distinctive given name of African American origin. It is derived from the combination of two names: Damon and Tracy. Damon is a name with ancient origins, believed to have been brought to England by the Normans in the 11th century. It is of Old Germanic origin and means "to tame" or "to subdue". Tracy, on the other hand, is an English surname derived from the place name Traycy in Normandy, France. The meaning of Tracy is believed to be "from the district of badgers". The name Damontray is not well-documented historically, but it is thought to have emerged in African American communities in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It is likely that the name was created as a way to honor both parental lineages or to combine two popular names at the time. Today, Damontray is still a relatively rare name, but it is often chosen by parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child. Despite its lack of historical significance, Damontray remains a powerful and distinctive name with deep roots in African American culture and history.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Damontray since 1880

Total births
14
Total since 1880
Peak year
1995
9 births
in 1995
9
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years