Demar
Of uncertain origin, possibly from French meaning "of the sea".
Name Census estimates that about 1,240 living Americans carry the first name Demar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demar today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demar births was 1989 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demar. 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.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 276,415 Americans
Peak year
1989
39 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,334
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Demar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demar from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 283 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Demar remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demar 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 Demar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Demars live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Ohio, Michigan recorded the most babies named Demar, while Utah, Texas, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Demar
The name Demar is believed to have its origins in the French language, derived from the Old French word "demeurer," which means "to dwell" or "to reside." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who lived in a particular place or had a strong connection to a certain location.
While the exact origins of the name are not entirely clear, it is possible that it emerged during the Middle Ages in France, as many personal names were derived from occupations, locations, or descriptive terms during that period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demar can be found in the historical records of the city of Lyon, France, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a man named Demar de Montpellier is mentioned as a merchant and landowner in the region.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Demar. One such person was Demar de la Cour, a French nobleman and military commander who lived during the 16th century. He played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion and was known for his strategic leadership on the battlefield.
Another prominent figure was Demar de Beauvais, a French architect and master mason who lived in the 12th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the construction of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, where his skilled craftsmanship can be observed in the intricate stonework and architectural details.
In the realm of literature, Demar de Montaigne was a 17th-century French writer and philosopher who was a contemporary of René Descartes. His work, "Essais," explored themes of skepticism, self-knowledge, and the human condition, and it remains an influential text in Western philosophy.
Moving forward in time, Demar Rousseau was a French artist and painter who lived during the 19th century. He was known for his vibrant landscapes and scenes depicting rural life in France, capturing the beauty and charm of the countryside with his vivid brushstrokes.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Demar, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and eras.
People
Demar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demar 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
Demar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,240 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demar 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 276,415 US residents.
Is Demar a common name?
We classify Demar as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,313 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demar most popular?
The single biggest year for Demar was 1989, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demar is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Demar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demar 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.
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.