Demeshia
An elaborated feminizing spelling of the Greek name Dameshia.
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Demeshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Demeshia today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demeshia births was 1991 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demeshia. 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 Demeshia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
1991
12 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,811
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Demeshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demeshia from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 49 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demeshia 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 Demeshia 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 Demeshia
The name Demeshia is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, with no clear historical records or meaning associated with it. It appears to be a modern invention or a variation of a more traditional name, possibly created in recent centuries.
Some linguists speculate that Demeshia may be derived from the Greek name Demetria, which itself comes from the name Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. However, this connection is tenuous and lacks substantial evidence.
There are no known references to the name Demeshia in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from various cultures and civilizations. This suggests that the name is a relatively new creation, likely emerging in the last few centuries.
Due to its obscure origins and lack of historical documentation, there are no famous individuals from history definitively recorded with the name Demeshia. Any examples of people bearing this name would likely be from modern times, with limited historical significance.
The absence of historical records and the lack of a clear etymology make it challenging to provide a comprehensive account of the name's meaning and origins. Demeshia appears to be a unique and relatively recent addition to the pool of given names, with its roots and development remaining largely undocumented.
People
Demeshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demeshia 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
Demeshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demeshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demeshia 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 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Demeshia a common name?
We classify Demeshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 96 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demeshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Demeshia was 1991, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demeshia is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Demeshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demeshia 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.
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.