Demandre
A masculine French name representing the combination of "demand" and "Andre".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Demandre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demandre today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demandre births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demandre. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Demandre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,985
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Demandre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demandre by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Demandre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demandre
The given name Demandre has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to the ancient period of the 5th century BC. This name is derived from the Greek words "demos," meaning people, and "andros," meaning man, indicating a person who is a leader or representative of the people.
One of the earliest recorded references to this name can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who mentions a character named Demandre in his philosophical dialogues. However, it is unclear whether this was an actual person or a fictional character used to illustrate philosophical concepts.
In the 3rd century BC, there is a record of a Demandre who was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Ephesus, which was part of the ancient Greek world. This Demandre is known for establishing trade routes and fostering economic ties between the Greek cities and other Mediterranean regions.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th century AD to the 15th century AD, there are several historical figures who bore the name Demandre. One notable example is Demandre Palaiologos, who lived in the 12th century and served as a military commander under the Byzantine Emperor Manuel I Komnenos.
In the 16th century, there is a record of a Demandre Karamanlis, who was a prominent scholar and philosopher in the city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). He is known for his writings on philosophy, theology, and the interpretation of ancient Greek texts.
Another notable figure was Demandre Mavrokordatos, a Greek diplomat and statesman who lived in the 18th century. He played a crucial role in the negotiations between the Ottoman Empire and European powers, and his diplomatic efforts helped to shape the political landscape of the region during that time.
Throughout history, the name Demandre has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, such as philosophy, trade, military leadership, and diplomacy. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name continues to carry a sense of leadership and representation of the people, reflecting its Greek origins.
People
Demandre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demandre as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Demandre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demandre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demandre going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Demandre a common name?
We classify Demandre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demandre most popular?
The single biggest year for Demandre was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demandre is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Demandre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demandre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demandre in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Demandre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demandre in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Demandre can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Demandre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.