Demerion
A name of uncertain etymology, potentially derived from Greek elements related to being hardworking or patient.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Demerion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demerion today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demerion births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demerion. 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 Demerion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,944
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Demerion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demerion 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 Demerion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demerion
The name Demerion has its origins in the ancient Hellenic culture of Greece, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "demosion," which translates to "public" or "of the people." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of public service or were held in high regard by the community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demerion can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from approximately 484 BCE to 425 BCE. In his work "The Histories," he mentions a Demerion who was a prominent citizen of Athens during the Greco-Persian Wars.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Demerion gained popularity among the Greek-speaking populations of the Eastern Roman Empire. It is believed that several figures bearing this name played important roles in the administrative and ecclesiastical hierarchies of the time, though specific records are scarce.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Demerion Angelos was a high-ranking military commander who fought valiantly in the Byzantine-Seljuk Wars. His exploits were documented in various chronicles and historical accounts of the period.
Fast-forwarding to the 15th century, a Demerion Philanthropenos was a renowned scholar and philosopher who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of the late Byzantine era. His works on ethics, metaphysics, and logic were highly influential among the learned circles of his time.
Another prominent individual bearing the name Demerion was a renowned architect who lived in the 16th century. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several notable churches and monasteries in the Greek-speaking regions of the Ottoman Empire.
While the name Demerion may have fallen out of widespread use in more recent centuries, it remains a significant part of the Greek cultural heritage and serves as a testament to the rich history and traditions of the Hellenic world.
People
Demerion + last name combinations
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FAQ
Demerion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demerion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demerion 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Demerion a common name?
We classify Demerion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demerion most popular?
The single biggest year for Demerion was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demerion is about 21 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 Demerion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demerion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demerion 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 Demerion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demerion 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 Demerion 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 Demerion?
Find out how many people have the name Demerion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.