Globally, Steamer (Stima 
, Stimela 
, Damper 
) is a rare gender-neutral first name. The forename Steamer is habitual in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Tanzania, where it is a rare masculine name, South Africa, where it is a rare primarily boy's, but very infrequently girly name, and Nigeria, where it is a very rare gender-neutral name. Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in Tanzania, India, and South Africa. More frequently, Steamer is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Stima | Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi, United States, Tanzania |
| Stimela | Botswana, South Africa |
| Damper | Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, United States, India |
| Steamer | Germany, United Kingdom, Nigeria, United States, Canada |
Dan, Damon, Diane, Dondi, Doris, Dor'Vaughn, Gregg, Janie, James, Jason, David, Julie, Edwin, Holly, Isaac, Wilma, Marian, Marion, Shakur, Steven, Stanly, Terri, Stacey, Power, Kesia, Tim, Maya, Stan, Aida, Bill, Duke, Gary, Gina, Lynn, Patsy, John, Erin, Susan, Susie, Chaka, Barry, Betty, Bruce, Karen, Kelly, Judy, and Alexia