Demaria
A feminine name of American origin meaning "of St. Mary".
Name Census estimates that about 435 living Americans carry the first name Demaria. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Demaria today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demaria births was 2007 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demaria. 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
435
~ 1 in 787,941 Americans
Peak year
2007
30 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,265
Tracked since 1992
Gender
Gender distribution for Demaria
Demaria leans heavily female at 86.6% of total registrations, but 59 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Demaria as a male name
- Ranked #11,265 in 2007
- 6 male births in 2007
- Peak: 1992 (8 births)
Demaria as a female name
- Ranked #11,319 in 2024
- 8 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (24 births)
Popularity
Demaria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demaria from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 192 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
Demaria 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 Demaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Demarias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Demaria
The name Demaria has its origins in the Italian language and culture, with its earliest recorded use dating back to around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin phrase "de Maria," which translates to "of Mary," suggesting a connection to the Virgin Mary or the name Maria.
During the Middle Ages, the name Demaria gained popularity among Italian families, particularly those with strong religious devotion to the Virgin Mary. It was often given to children as a way to honor the revered figure and seek her protection and blessings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demaria can be found in the writings of the Italian poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri, who lived from 1265 to 1321. In his famous work, "The Divine Comedy," he makes reference to a character named Demaria, although the specific context and details of this character remain unclear.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Demaria. One such figure was Demaria da Siena, an Italian artist and painter from the 15th century, known for his intricate frescoes and religious artworks adorning churches and cathedrals across Italy.
Another prominent figure was Demaria Cavalcanti, a 16th-century Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who played a crucial role in supporting and promoting the work of renowned artists and intellectuals of the Renaissance era.
In the realm of literature, Demaria Boccaccio, born in 1313, was an Italian author and poet best known for her collection of novellas titled "The Decameron," which offered a vivid portrayal of 14th-century Italian society.
Moving forward in time, Demaria Garibaldi, born in 1807, was a celebrated Italian patriot and military leader who played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the modern Italian state.
Finally, Demaria Montessori, born in 1870, was an influential Italian educator and physician, renowned for her innovative approach to early childhood education and the development of the Montessori method of teaching, which continues to be widely practiced and celebrated around the world today.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Demaria throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian and global culture.
People
Demaria + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Demaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 435 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demaria 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 787,941 US residents.
Is Demaria a common name?
We classify Demaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 441 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Demaria was 2007, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demaria is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Demaria a female name?
Yes, 86.6% of people registered as Demaria in the SSA data are female. 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.