Demarkus
Every Demarkus since 1972 — 1,237 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demarkus
Demarkus is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1972, 1,237 American babies have been named Demarkus. Its peak came in 1991, when 65 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 Demarkus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demarkus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,370 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,413 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,059 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,608 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,576 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,872 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,798 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9,936 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,047 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,582 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,302 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,225 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,394 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,711 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,739 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,121 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,758 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,273 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,911 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,088 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,224 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,655 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,816 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2,700 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,934 |
| 1995 | 58 | #1,589 |
| 1990 | 62 | #1,423 |
| 1985 | 16 | #2,979 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,300 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demarkus in 2025?
Demarkus did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Demarkus?
1,237 babies have been named Demarkus in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demarkus most popular?
Demarkus peaked in 1991, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Demarkus a boy or girl name?
Demarkus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demarkus rising or falling?
Demarkus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.