Demarkas
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "border guard" or "frontier guard".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Demarkas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demarkas today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demarkas births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demarkas. 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 Demarkas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#8,747
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Demarkas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demarkas 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 Demarkas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demarkas
The name Demarkas is of ancient Greek origin, derived from the word "demarchus," which means "leader of the people" or "chief magistrate." This name was commonly used in ancient Greek city-states, where leaders and officials were often given names reflecting their roles and responsibilities.
During the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE, the name Demarkas was frequently associated with prominent figures in politics and governance. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a Demarkas of Sparta, a military commander known for his valor and strategic prowess.
In the 4th century BCE, a notable figure named Demarkas of Athens was a renowned orator and statesman. He played a crucial role in the political and cultural life of Athens during the Golden Age, and his speeches were widely studied and admired for their eloquence and persuasive power.
The name Demarkas also appeared in ancient Greek literature and philosophy. In Plato's dialogues, a character named Demarkas is mentioned as a disciple of Socrates, engaging in philosophical discussions and debates with the great thinker.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to 1st centuries BCE, the name Demarkas continued to be used among the Greek-speaking populations of the Mediterranean region. One notable figure from this era was Demarkas of Cyrene, a philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry and optics.
In the later centuries, the name Demarkas remained prevalent within the Greek-speaking world, particularly in the Byzantine Empire. Several Byzantine emperors and high-ranking officials bore this name, reflecting its enduring association with leadership and authority.
Throughout history, the name Demarkas has been carried by various individuals of note, including Demarkas of Rhodes (c. 300 BCE), a renowned sculptor and artist; Demarkas of Miletus (c. 200 BCE), a renowned architect and engineer; Demarkas of Ephesus (c. 100 CE), a prominent physician and writer; Demarkas of Alexandria (c. 300 CE), a renowned scholar and poet; and Demarkas of Thessaloniki (c. 900 CE), a revered theologian and writer.
While the name Demarkas is not as common in modern times, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece, carrying the legacy of leadership, wisdom, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Demarkas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demarkas 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
Demarkas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demarkas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demarkas 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Demarkas a common name?
We classify Demarkas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demarkas most popular?
The single biggest year for Demarkas was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demarkas is about 28 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 Demarkas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demarkas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demarkas 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 Demarkas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demarkas 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 Demarkas 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 have Demarkas as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.