Demaro
An Italian masculine name meaning "of the sea" or "from the sea".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Demaro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demaro today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demaro births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demaro. 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 Demaro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,068
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Demaro: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demaro 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 Demaro 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demaro
The name Demaro is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots traced back to the 5th century BC. It is thought to be a combination of the Greek words "demos," meaning people or community, and "arete," which translates to excellence or virtue. This suggests that the name may have initially signified someone who embodied the qualities of being an outstanding member of society.
During the Classical period of ancient Greece, the name Demaro was not widely recorded or documented. However, there are a few notable historical figures who bore this name or variations of it. One such individual was Demaratus, a Spartan king who ruled in the late 6th century BC and is mentioned in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus.
The name Demaro experienced a brief resurgence in popularity during the Byzantine Empire, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD. A prominent figure from this era was Demaros Komnenos, a military commander and member of the Komnenos dynasty, who lived in the 12th century.
As the Byzantine Empire declined, the name Demaro fell into obscurity for several centuries. It was not until the late 19th century that the name reemerged, particularly in parts of Europe and the Mediterranean region. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Demaro Rossi, an Italian philosopher and writer who lived from 1857 to 1928.
In the 20th century, the name Demaro saw a modest revival, with several individuals achieving recognition in various fields. One such individual was Demaro Chacon, a Venezuelan baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1946. Another prominent figure was Demaro Mancini, an Italian film director and screenwriter who was active in the 1960s and 1970s.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Demaro has never gained widespread popularity or usage throughout history. However, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage, particularly in the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe.
People
Demaro + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Demaro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demaro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demaro 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Demaro a common name?
We classify Demaro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demaro most popular?
The single biggest year for Demaro was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demaro is about 32 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 Demaro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demaro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demaro 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 Demaro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demaro 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 Demaro 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 the name Demaro?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.