Demontreal
Of mysterious origin, potentially combining the elements "demon" and "real".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Demontreal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demontreal today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demontreal births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demontreal. 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 Demontreal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,517
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Demontreal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demontreal 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 Demontreal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demontreal
The name Demontreal has its origins in the ancient language of Aramaic, spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is derived from the word "damon," meaning "to conquer," and "treal," meaning "mountain." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who conquered a mountain region or was a skilled mountaineer.
In the 5th century BC, the name Demontreal is mentioned in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who documented his travels through the Persian Empire. He refers to a warrior named Demontreal who was said to have led a daring assault on a fortified mountain stronghold during the Greco-Persian Wars.
The earliest recorded example of the name Demontreal dates back to the 3rd century AD, when it was inscribed on a stone tablet found in the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra, located in modern-day Syria. The tablet commemorated a merchant named Demontreal, who was praised for his successful trade expeditions across the desert routes of the Silk Road.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Demontreal:
1. Demontreal of Antioch (c. 320 - 395 AD), a Christian monk and scholar who played a significant role in the development of early monasticism in the Byzantine Empire.
2. Demontreal al-Khwarizmi (c. 780 - 850 AD), a renowned Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer, considered one of the founders of algebra.
3. Demontreal ibn Battuta (1304 - 1369), a Moroccan scholar and explorer who traveled extensively across Africa, Asia, and Europe, documenting his journeys in his famous travelogue, the "Rihla."
4. Demontreal Pizarro (c. 1475 - 1541), a Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru and founded the city of Lima.
5. Demontreal de Montfort (c. 1160 - 1218), a French nobleman and military leader who played a prominent role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
While the name Demontreal is not as common today as it was in ancient times, its rich history and meaning have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the regions where it was once prevalent.
People
Demontreal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demontreal 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
Demontreal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demontreal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demontreal 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 Demontreal a common name?
We classify Demontreal 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 Demontreal most popular?
The single biggest year for Demontreal was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demontreal 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 Demontreal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demontreal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demontreal 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 Demontreal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demontreal 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 Demontreal 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 common is the name Demontreal?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Demontreal on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.