Demarcus
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Every Demarcus since 1956 — 13,647 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demarcus
Demarcus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,168 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 13,647 American babies have been named Demarcus. Its peak came in 1991, when 511 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Demarcus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demarcus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 66 | #2,168 |
| 2024 | — | — | 68 | #2,157 |
| 2023 | — | — | 83 | #1,899 |
| 2022 | — | — | 89 | #1,815 |
| 2021 | — | — | 93 | #1,740 |
| 2020 | — | — | 139 | #1,298 |
| 2019 | — | — | 130 | #1,373 |
| 2018 | — | — | 164 | #1,169 |
| 2017 | — | — | 171 | #1,123 |
| 2016 | — | — | 165 | #1,161 |
| 2015 | — | — | 181 | #1,082 |
| 2014 | — | — | 205 | #1,006 |
| 2013 | — | — | 227 | #914 |
| 2012 | — | — | 217 | #938 |
| 2011 | — | — | 222 | #910 |
| 2010 | — | — | 261 | #820 |
| 2009 | — | — | 267 | #823 |
| 2008 | — | — | 326 | #714 |
| 2007 | — | — | 288 | #764 |
| 2006 | — | — | 291 | #734 |
| 2005 | — | — | 263 | #755 |
| 2004 | — | — | 234 | #777 |
| 2003 | — | — | 239 | #750 |
| 2002 | — | — | 254 | #704 |
| 2001 | — | — | 253 | #705 |
| 2000 | — | — | 302 | #622 |
| 1995 | — | — | 428 | #497 |
| 1990 | — | — | 498 | #443 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,567 | 354 | #456 |
| 1980 | — | — | 224 | #576 |
| 1975 | — | — | 92 | #868 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,140 |
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Famous people named Demarcus
- DeMarcus Cousins Basketball player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Demarcus mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Demarcus in 2025?
Demarcus ranked #2,168 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demarcus?
13,647 babies have been named Demarcus in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demarcus most popular?
Demarcus peaked in 1991, when 511 newborns received the name.
Is Demarcus a boy or girl name?
Demarcus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demarcus rising or falling?
Demarcus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Demarcus?
Well-known people named Demarcus include DeMarcus Cousins (basketball player).