Demir
Every Demir since 1991 — 1,364 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demir
Demir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,829 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 1,364 American babies have been named Demir. Its peak came in 2022, when 137 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Demir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | #1,829 |
| 2024 | 97 | #1,712 |
| 2023 | 114 | #1,540 |
| 2022 | 137 | #1,367 |
| 2021 | 119 | #1,498 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,624 |
| 2019 | 88 | #1,767 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,309 |
| 2017 | 70 | #2,021 |
| 2016 | 50 | #2,525 |
| 2015 | 52 | #2,437 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2,718 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,371 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2,968 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,256 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,328 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,945 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,763 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,924 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,912 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,089 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,071 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,960 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,815 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,117 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,971 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demir in 2025?
Demir ranked #1,829 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demir?
1,364 babies have been named Demir in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demir most popular?
Demir peaked in 2022, when 137 newborns received the name.
Is Demir a boy or girl name?
Demir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demir rising or falling?
Demir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.