Demea
An invented name of uncertain meaning, perhaps inspired by the name Damian.
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Demea. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Demea today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demea births was 1971 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demea. 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 Demea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1971
12 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1971 SSA rank
#2,849
Tracked since 1971
Gender
Gender distribution for Demea
Demea is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 17 total registrations, 12 (70.6%) were male and 5 (29.4%) were female.
Demea as a male name
- Ranked #2,849 in 1971
- 12 male births in 1971
- Peak: 1971 (12 births)
Demea as a female name
- Ranked #17,845 in 2006
- 5 female births in 2006
- Peak: 2006 (5 births)
Popularity
Demea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demea from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 12 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Demea remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demea 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 Demea 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 Demea
The name Demea has its origins in Greek culture, with its earliest roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "dēmios," which means "of the people" or "popular." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who were well-known or respected among the masses.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demea can be found in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Menander, who lived from 342 to 292 BC. In his play "Dyskolos" (The Grouch), one of the characters bears the name Demea. This play provides insight into the use of the name during the classical Greek period.
Demea also appears in the writings of the Roman philosopher Cicero, who lived from 106 to 43 BC. In his work "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (On the Ends of Good and Evil), Cicero mentions a character named Demea, further solidifying the name's presence in ancient literature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Demea. One such figure was Demea of Colyttus, an Athenian orator and politician who lived in the 4th century BC. He played a significant role in the political affairs of ancient Athens and was known for his rhetorical skills.
Another influential figure named Demea was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BC. He was a follower of the Stoic school of philosophy and is mentioned in the writings of the ancient biographer Diogenes Laertius.
In the realm of early Christianity, there was a saint named Demea who lived in the 2nd century AD. She was a martyr and is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
Moving forward in time, a notable individual named Demea appears in the 16th century. Demea Mavrokordatos was a Greek scholar and diplomat who lived from 1515 to 1572. He played a crucial role in the diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and Venice.
During the Renaissance period, another individual named Demea gained recognition. Demea Zampelios was a Greek scholar and humanist who lived from 1480 to 1540. He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and his efforts in promoting education.
These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the name Demea throughout various periods in history, spanning ancient civilizations, religious traditions, and intellectual pursuits. While its origins lie in the Greek language, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and left its mark across different eras and regions.
People
Demea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demea 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
Demea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demea 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Demea a common name?
We classify Demea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demea most popular?
The single biggest year for Demea was 1971, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demea is about 44 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 Demea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demea a male name?
Yes, 70.6% of people registered as Demea 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 Demea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demea 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 Demea 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 Demea?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.