Demarian
A masculine name derived from Damari, meaning "tender, young sprout".
Name Census estimates that about 218 living Americans carry the first name Demarian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demarian today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demarian births was 2008 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demarian. 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
218
~ 1 in 1,572,268 Americans
Peak year
2008
19 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,092
Tracked since 1990
Census
Demarian in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 209 people with the first name Demarian, which placed it at #37,369 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,369
National first-name rank
People counted
209
209 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
92.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Demarian
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Demarian is Black at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Demarian described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Demarian at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American92.3% · 193
- Two or more races3.8% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 7
- White0.5% · 1
Popularity
Demarian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demarian 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 114 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demarian 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 Demarian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Demarians live
Origin
Meaning and history of Demarian
The given name Demarian is a relatively modern name that does not have a clear linguistic origin or cultural background. It appears to be a creative amalgamation of linguistic elements from various sources, although its precise derivation remains uncertain.
Despite its lack of a definitive etymology, the name Demarian has gained some popularity in recent decades, possibly influenced by its unique and distinctive sound. However, historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures are non-existent, as the name seems to be a contemporary invention.
While there are no recorded examples of the name Demarian from earlier periods, a few notable individuals have borne this name in modern times. One such person is Demarian Sampson, an American football defensive end who played for teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans in the early 2000s.
Another individual named Demarian is Demarian Hendrix, an American reality television personality who appeared in the show "Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers" in 2017. Hendrix garnered attention for his strategic gameplay and memorable personality on the show.
In the realm of music, Demarian is the stage name of an American rapper and songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia. While his birth name is unknown, he has released several singles and gained recognition within the local hip-hop scene.
Additionally, Demarian Batts is an American professional basketball player who has played in various international leagues, including stints in Turkey and Greece. His athletic prowess and skills on the court have earned him recognition in the basketball community.
Lastly, Demarian Cunningham is an American author and poet who has published several works of literature, including poetry collections and short stories. His writing often explores themes of identity, personal growth, and societal issues, resonating with readers across various backgrounds.
While the name Demarian may lack a deep historical lineage, its unique sound and contemporary appeal have led to its adoption by a diverse range of individuals in various fields, each leaving their mark on the modern interpretation of this moniker.
People
Demarian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demarian 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
Demarian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demarian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 218 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demarian 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 1,572,268 US residents.
Is Demarian a common name?
We classify Demarian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 220 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demarian most popular?
The single biggest year for Demarian was 2008, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demarian is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Demarian in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 209 people with the name Demarian, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,369 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Demarian in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Demarian?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Demarian leans strongly male. 209 people counted with this name were male (95.4%), compared with 10 female bearers (4.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Demarian?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Demarian is Black at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Demarian most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Demarian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (193 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Demarian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demarian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demarian 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 Demarian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demarian 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 Demarian 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.
How many people are called Demarian?
See how many people have the name Demarian on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.