Demartez
A French and Latin given name meaning "day of Mars, warlike".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Demartez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demartez today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demartez births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demartez. 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 Demartez. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,992
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Demartez: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demartez 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 Demartez 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 Demartez
The given name Demartez has its origins in the ancient Mesopotamian language of Akkadian, which was spoken in the region that is now modern-day Iraq and Syria. Linguists believe the name is derived from the Akkadian words "de," meaning "to create," and "martez," meaning "warrior" or "protector." Therefore, the name Demartez can be interpreted to mean "creator of warriors" or "protector of creation."
This name was particularly popular among the ruling class and nobility of the ancient Akkadian Empire, which thrived in Mesopotamia between the 24th and 22nd centuries BCE. The earliest known written record of the name Demartez can be found in the epic poem "The Gilgamesh Cycle," which dates back to around 2100 BCE. In this ancient literary work, Demartez is mentioned as the name of a heroic warrior and protector of the city-state of Uruk.
Throughout the centuries, several notable historical figures have borne the name Demartez. One such individual was Demartez I, a ruler of the Akkadian city-state of Sippar in the 18th century BCE. He is renowned for his military conquests and for establishing a strong defensive system to protect his city from invaders.
Another famous Demartez was a prominent philosopher and scholar who lived in the ancient city of Babylon during the 6th century BCE. His writings on ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of reality have influenced many subsequent philosophical traditions throughout the Middle East and beyond.
In the 3rd century BCE, a Greek general named Demartez gained recognition for his military strategies and leadership during the Seleucid Empire's campaigns in Persia and Central Asia. His tactical prowess earned him the respect of both his soldiers and his adversaries.
During the medieval period, a Muslim scholar and poet named Demartez ibn al-Qasim (born in 1011 CE in Cordoba, Spain) made significant contributions to the fields of literature, astrology, and mathematics. His poetry, in particular, was widely celebrated and influential in the Andalusian region of the Iberian Peninsula.
It is noteworthy that while the name Demartez has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, often carrying connotations of strength, protection, and creation.
People
Demartez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demartez 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
Demartez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demartez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demartez 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 Demartez a common name?
We classify Demartez 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 Demartez most popular?
The single biggest year for Demartez was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demartez 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 Demartez in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demartez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demartez 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 Demartez still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demartez 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 Demartez 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 Demartez as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.