Demien
A variation of the Greek name Damian, meaning "to tame" or "subdue".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Demien. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demien today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demien births was 1978 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demien. 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 Demien. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1978
6 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2004 SSA rank
#11,783
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Demien: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demien 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 6 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
Demien 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 Demien 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 Demien
The first name Demien has its origins in Ancient Greek, derived from the word "Dēmētrios," which means "follower of Demeter," the goddess of agriculture and fertility. This name became popular among the Greeks and later the Romans, who adopted and spread many Greek names throughout their empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demien can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who mentioned a Demien as one of the attendants of Alexander the Great. The name also appears in various ancient Greek texts and inscriptions, suggesting its widespread use during that era.
Demien was a relatively common name among early Christians, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One of the most famous was Saint Demien, a 4th-century martyr who was executed for his faith during the Roman persecution of Christians. His feast day is celebrated on October 26th by various Christian denominations.
During the Middle Ages, the name Demien maintained its popularity, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Byzantine Empire. One notable figure was Demien of Kiev, a 12th-century monk and author who wrote extensively on religious themes and was canonized by the Eastern Orthodox Church.
In the Renaissance period, Demien continued to be used, with several artists and intellectuals bearing the name. One example is Demien Ghirlandaio, an Italian Renaissance painter born in 1449, known for his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and other religious works.
Another notable Demien was Demien Lhuillier, a 16th-century French goldsmith and jeweler who was appointed the official jeweler to the French court during the reign of King Henry IV. His intricate designs and craftsmanship were highly prized by the nobility of the time.
Moving into the modern era, Demien has remained a relatively uncommon name, but there have been a few notable individuals who have carried it. One example is Demien Rice, an Irish singer-songwriter and musician born in 1973, known for his distinctive blend of folk and rock music.
Overall, the name Demien has a rich historical legacy, with roots dating back to ancient civilizations and a consistent presence throughout various eras and regions, particularly in Europe and the Mediterranean. While not as widespread as some other names, it has been borne by notable figures in religion, art, and culture over the centuries.
People
Demien + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demien 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
Demien: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demien?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demien 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Demien a common name?
We classify Demien as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demien most popular?
The single biggest year for Demien was 1978, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demien is about 34 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 Demien in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demien a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demien 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 Demien still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demien 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 Demien 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 are called Demien?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.