Demonei
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek roots relating to "demon".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Demonei. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demonei today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demonei births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demonei. 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 Demonei. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,523
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Demonei: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demonei 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 Demonei during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demonei
The given name Demonei traces its origins to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in the region of present-day Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. The name is believed to have derived from the Etruscan word "demun," meaning "to overcome" or "to conquer," and the suffix "-ei," which was commonly used to form personal names.
One of the earliest known references to the name Demonei can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription from the 5th century BCE, discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri. This inscription suggests that the name was used during this period, possibly as a mark of honor or strength.
Throughout the centuries, the name Demonei has been associated with various historical figures, although records from ancient times are often scarce or incomplete. One notable individual who bore this name was Demonei of Ancona, a celebrated poet and philosopher who lived during the 2nd century BCE. His works, though largely lost to time, were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
Another figure of note was Demonei the Elder, a prominent Roman statesman and military leader who lived in the 1st century BCE. He is said to have played a crucial role in the Roman conquest of Gaul and was celebrated for his strategic acumen and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 3rd century CE, a Christian martyr named Demonei was revered for his unwavering faith and sacrifices during the Roman persecutions. His story is recounted in various early Christian texts, though the details of his life and death remain shrouded in legend.
The name Demonei also appears in the annals of medieval Europe, where a Frankish nobleman by the name of Demonei de Montfort (c. 1150 – 1218) rose to prominence as a skilled military commander and diplomat during the Crusades.
Another notable figure was Demonei Alighieri (1265 – 1321), a distant relative of the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri. Demonei was a respected scholar and jurist in his own right, serving as a judge and legal advisor in the city-state of Florence.
It is worth noting that the name Demonei, while rooted in ancient Etruscan origins, has been adapted and used across various cultures and time periods, sometimes with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, its enduring presence throughout history speaks to the lasting impact and intrigue of this evocative and distinctive name.
People
Demonei + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demonei as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Demonei: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demonei?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demonei 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Demonei a common name?
We classify Demonei as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demonei most popular?
The single biggest year for Demonei was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demonei is about 12 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 Demonei in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demonei a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demonei 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 Demonei still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demonei 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 Demonei 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 Demonei?
See how many people share the name Demonei on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.