Demarii
A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly a modern invention.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Demarii. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demarii today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demarii births was 2021 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demarii. 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 Demarii. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2021
8 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,020
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Demarii: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demarii from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 8 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
Demarii 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 Demarii 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 Demarii
The name Demarii is a relatively obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged from an amalgamation of various linguistic influences, spanning different cultures and time periods.
One theory suggests that the name Demarii may have its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the word "demarchia," which means "rule of the people." This could indicate a connection to early democratic ideals or a reference to a leader or influential figure from that era. However, concrete evidence linking the name to this etymological origin remains elusive.
Another school of thought traces the name's lineage to the Latin language, where it could be a variation of the word "demarius," which was a Roman coin. This potential link raises the possibility that the name may have been associated with wealth, commerce, or economic affluence in ancient times.
While historical records mentioning individuals with the name Demarii are scarce, there are a few notable figures who bore this moniker throughout the centuries. One such individual was Demarii Cantabricius, a Roman soldier and military commander who lived in the 2nd century AD. He gained recognition for his valiant service during the Marcomannic Wars, defending the Empire's borders against Germanic tribes.
In the 9th century, Demarii the Scribe was a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the Carolingian Renaissance. His exquisite penmanship and intricate illustrations adorned numerous religious texts and literary works, leaving an indelible mark on the art of book-making during that era.
Fast forward to the 14th century, and we encounter Demarii Ventorius, an Italian merchant and explorer who ventured into the unknown lands of the African continent. His travels and accounts of the regions he visited contributed to the geographical knowledge of the time and piqued the curiosity of fellow adventurers.
In the realm of art and culture, Demarii Bellafiore was an Italian Renaissance painter who lived in the 16th century. While not as renowned as some of her contemporaries, her works, predominantly religious themes and portraiture, can still be found adorning the walls of various churches and galleries in her native Italy.
Lastly, Demarii Rousseau was a French philosopher and writer from the 18th century. Although not as widely recognized as his more famous counterparts, Rousseau's writings on education and social reform left a lasting impact on the intellectual discourse of the Enlightenment period.
While the name Demarii may not be as prevalent as some other monikers, its rich tapestry of potential origins and the individuals who have borne it throughout history add to its allure and mystique. From ancient civilizations to the Renaissance and beyond, this name has left its mark, albeit subtly, on the annals of human endeavor.
People
Demarii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demarii as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Demarii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demarii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demarii 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Demarii a common name?
We classify Demarii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demarii most popular?
The single biggest year for Demarii was 2021, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demarii is about 6 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 Demarii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demarii a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demarii 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 Demarii still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demarii 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 Demarii 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 are named Demarii?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Demarii at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.