Demauria
Unique spelling of a Latin name related to Mauritius, meaning "from Mauritania".
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Demauria. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 55.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Demauria today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demauria births was 1995 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demauria. 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 Demauria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
1995
9 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
1995 SSA rank
#6,035
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Demauria
Demauria is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 20 total registrations, 9 (45.0%) were male and 11 (55.0%) were female.
Demauria as a male name
- Ranked #6,035 in 1995
- 9 male births in 1995
- Peak: 1995 (9 births)
Demauria as a female name
- Ranked #15,064 in 2014
- 6 female births in 2014
- Peak: 2014 (6 births)
Popularity
Demauria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demauria from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 9 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Demauria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demauria 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 Demauria 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 Demauria
The name Demauria has its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in central Italy around the 8th century BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan words "dema," meaning "people," and "uria," meaning "prosperity." The name can be translated to mean "prosperous people" or "prosperous community."
This name was likely used to honor the prosperity and well-being of Etruscan settlements or families. It reflects the importance placed on communal prosperity and success in Etruscan culture. While no specific historical texts or records have been found mentioning the name directly, its linguistic roots provide insight into the values and beliefs of the Etruscan civilization.
The earliest known individual to bear the name Demauria was an Etruscan noble named Demauria Velthuri, who lived in the 6th century BCE. He was a prominent figure in the city-state of Veii, known for his wealth and influence. Another notable Demauria was a prominent sculptor from the 4th century BCE, whose works were renowned for their intricate details and depictions of Etruscan mythology.
In the 2nd century BCE, a Roman historian named Demauria Calpurnius wrote about the influence of Etruscan culture on early Roman society. His writings provided valuable insights into the customs, beliefs, and traditions of the Etruscans.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Demauria Boscoli gained recognition for his frescoes and paintings depicting scenes from Greek and Roman mythology. He was born in Florence in 1487 and his works can still be found in various churches and palaces across Italy.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Demauria Montesquieu made significant contributions to the fields of political theory and social criticism. His seminal work, "The Spirit of the Laws," published in 1748, explored the principles of separation of powers and the influence of climate and geography on societies.
While the name Demauria is not widespread today, its rich history and connection to the ancient Etruscan civilization make it a unique and meaningful choice for those interested in preserving cultural heritage and celebrating the values of prosperity and community.
People
Demauria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demauria 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
Demauria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demauria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demauria 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Demauria a common name?
We classify Demauria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demauria most popular?
The single biggest year for Demauria was 1995, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demauria is about 22 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 Demauria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demauria a female name?
Yes, 55.0% of people registered as Demauria in the SSA data are female. 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 Demauria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demauria 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 Demauria 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 common is the name Demauria?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.