boys' name · peaked 2006

Demarius

Every Demarius since 1978 — 2,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2006Boys
Rank 2025
#5,922
among boys
Babies in 2025
15
named Demarius
Peak year
2006
102 babies
All-time total
2,024
since 1978

The story of Demarius

Demarius is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,922 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1978, 2,024 American babies have been named Demarius. Its peak came in 2006, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Demarius stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Demarius year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 15 #5,922
2024 22 #4,594
2023 14 #6,288
2022 20 #4,892
2021 20 #4,813
2020 16 #5,513
2019 37 #3,153
2018 40 #2,960
2017 30 #3,607
2016 41 #2,897
2015 43 #2,776
2014 60 #2,239
2013 62 #2,143
2012 52 #2,424
2011 46 #2,640
2010 62 #2,153
2009 68 #2,036
2008 53 #2,412
2007 61 #2,192
2006 102 #1,492
2005 59 #2,088
2004 65 #1,890
2003 63 #1,872
2002 38 #2,567
2001 53 #2,012
2000 56 #1,879
1995 64 #1,496
1990 58 #1,490
1985 16 #2,978
1980 13 #3,299
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Demarius in 2025?

Demarius ranked #5,922 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Demarius?

2,024 babies have been named Demarius in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Demarius most popular?

Demarius peaked in 2006, when 102 newborns received the name.

Is Demarius a boy or girl name?

Demarius is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Demarius rising or falling?

Demarius is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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