Demaurea
A feminine name potentially derived from French for "Golden Dawn".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Demaurea. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demaurea today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demaurea births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demaurea. 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 Demaurea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,147
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Demaurea: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demaurea 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 Demaurea 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 Demaurea
The name Demaurea is of ancient Greek origin, derived from the words "demos" meaning "people" and "aureus" meaning "golden." It is believed to have first emerged during the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE. This name was likely given to individuals who were considered to have a radiant and golden personality, beloved by the people.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Demaurea can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Thucydides, who lived from around 460 BCE to 400 BCE. In his work, "The Peloponnesian War," he briefly mentions a woman named Demaurea who was known for her exceptional beauty and charm.
During the Byzantine era, around the 6th century CE, there is a record of a noblewoman named Demaurea who was a patron of the arts and a prominent figure in the court of Emperor Justinian I. She was known for her generous support of artists and scholars.
In the medieval period, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Demaurea of Padua (1070 - 1154) made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. Her works were widely studied and influential during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure bearing the name Demaurea was a French Renaissance poet and courtier, Demaurea de Villeroy (1542 - 1610). Her poems were widely celebrated for their elegance and emotional depth, and she was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time.
During the 18th century, there was a famous Italian opera singer named Demaurea Carlotti (1732 - 1790) who was renowned for her exceptional vocal range and captivating stage presence. She performed in many of the leading opera houses of Europe and was a favorite of nobility and aristocracy.
While the name Demaurea is not as common in modern times, its rich history and unique meaning have made it a distinctive and intriguing choice for some parents. Its ancient roots and associations with beauty, golden qualities, and the love of the people make it a name with a fascinating heritage.
People
Demaurea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demaurea 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
Demaurea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demaurea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demaurea 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 Demaurea a common name?
We classify Demaurea 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 Demaurea most popular?
The single biggest year for Demaurea was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demaurea is about 31 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 Demaurea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demaurea a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demaurea 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 Demaurea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demaurea 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 Demaurea 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 share the name Demaurea?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.