Demion
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "follower or devotee".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Demion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demion today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demion births was 1979 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demion. 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 Demion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1979
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,149
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Demion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demion from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 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
Demion 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 Demion 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 Demion
The name Demion has its origins in Greek culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "dēmios," meaning "of the people" or "public." This name was likely used to signify a person who held a role or position within the community or public sphere.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to Demion, a minor deity associated with fertility and agriculture. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon those involved in agricultural or pastoral professions, reflecting their importance to the community's well-being.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Demion can be traced back to ancient Greek texts and inscriptions from the 5th century BCE. One notable bearer of this name was Demion of Corinth, a philosopher and mathematician who lived around 450 BCE and is credited with contributing to the development of early geometry.
During the Byzantine era, the name Demion gained popularity among the Greek-speaking population of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was particularly common in regions like modern-day Greece, Turkey, and the surrounding areas. One notable bearer from this period was Demion of Alexandria, a 6th-century CE scholar and theologian known for his work in the field of Biblical exegesis.
In the Middle Ages, the name Demion continued to be used within the Greek Orthodox Christian tradition. Saint Demion, a 9th-century CE monk and ascetic from Asia Minor, was venerated for his piety and devotion to the faith.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Demion. One such figure was Demion Naoumovitch, a 16th-century CE Russian explorer and trader who played a significant role in establishing trade routes between Russia and Central Asia.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Demion Alexandrovich Bedny (1883-1945), a Russian poet and satirist known for his biting social commentary during the early Soviet era. His works often addressed issues of inequality and social injustice.
In the 20th century, Demion Korobov (1912-1985), a Soviet writer and journalist, gained recognition for his works depicting the lives of people in the Soviet Union during World War II and the postwar period.
While the name Demion has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been carried through various historical periods and regions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bore this name.
People
Demion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demion 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
Demion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demion 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 Demion a common name?
We classify Demion 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 Demion most popular?
The single biggest year for Demion was 1979, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demion is about 38 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 Demion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demion 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 Demion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demion 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 Demion 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 Demion as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.