Demareon
A masculine name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of the sea".
Name Census estimates that about 79 living Americans carry the first name Demareon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demareon today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demareon births was 2003 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demareon. 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 Demareon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
79
~ 1 in 4,338,663 Americans
Peak year
2003
10 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,594
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Demareon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demareon from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 63 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demareon 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 Demareon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Demareon
The name Demareon has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "demaro," which means "humble" or "modest." The name was initially given to children born into families of lower social standing as a reminder of the importance of humility and modesty.
In the early days of the Roman Empire, the name Demareon gained popularity among the lower classes, and it was often adopted by freed slaves as a way to assert their newfound freedom and identity. The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in a Roman census record from the 2nd century CE, which lists a man named Demareon Claudius, a former slave who had been granted Roman citizenship.
During the Middle Ages, the name Demareon fell out of favor in most parts of Europe but remained in use among certain monastic orders. One of the most notable figures to bear this name was Demareon of Assisi, a 13th-century Franciscan friar who was known for his devotion to poverty and his charitable works.
In the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among humanist scholars and artists who were fascinated by the classical world. One of the most famous bearers of the name during this time was Demareon Botticelli (1445-1510), the renowned Italian painter known for his masterpieces such as "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera."
As the world entered the Age of Exploration, the name Demareon began to spread beyond its European roots. In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Demareon de Soto (1496-1542) led the first European expedition to cross the Mississippi River, paving the way for the colonization of the American Southeast.
Another notable figure with this name was Demareon Descartes (1596-1650), the French philosopher and mathematician who is often regarded as the father of modern Western philosophy. His work, including the famous quote "I think, therefore I am," had a profound impact on the development of modern thought.
Throughout history, the name Demareon has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, from artists and philosophers to explorers and religious figures. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed over the centuries, it has remained a enduring reminder of the timeless virtues of humility and modesty.
People
Demareon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demareon 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
Demareon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demareon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 79 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demareon 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 4,338,663 US residents.
Is Demareon a common name?
We classify Demareon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demareon most popular?
The single biggest year for Demareon was 2003, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demareon is about 21 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 Demareon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demareon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demareon 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 Demareon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demareon 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 Demareon 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 many people share the name Demareon?
Want to know how many people have the name Demareon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.