boys' name · peaked 2007

Demian

Every Demian since 1966 — 2,119 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
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#2,489
among boys
Babies in 2025
54
named Demian
Peak year
2007
90 babies
All-time total
2,119
since 1966

The story of Demian

Demian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,489 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1966, 2,119 American babies have been named Demian. Its peak came in 2007, when 90 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 Demian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Demian 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 54 #2,489
2024 60 #2,353
2023 60 #2,325
2022 66 #2,196
2021 41 #2,987
2020 46 #2,699
2019 47 #2,703
2018 43 #2,811
2017 47 #2,646
2016 47 #2,636
2015 40 #2,932
2014 70 #2,024
2013 68 #2,009
2012 78 #1,866
2011 62 #2,133
2010 62 #2,154
2009 58 #2,261
2008 67 #2,069
2007 90 #1,684
2006 54 #2,323
2005 45 #2,500
2004 47 #2,386
2003 34 #2,867
2002 32 #2,896
2001 29 #3,080
2000 15 #4,845
1995 7 #7,184
1990 5 #8,429
1985 7 #5,281
1980 15 #2,992
1975 57 #1,117
1970 64 #1,019
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Demian in 2025?

Demian ranked #2,489 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Demian?

2,119 babies have been named Demian in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Demian most popular?

Demian peaked in 2007, when 90 newborns received the name.

Is Demian a boy or girl name?

Demian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Demian rising or falling?

Demian has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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