Demorea
Feminine name possibly derived from Greek, meaning "to tarry" or "delay".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Demorea. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demorea today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demorea births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demorea. 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 Demorea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2000 SSA rank
#9,383
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Demorea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demorea from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, 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
Demorea 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 Demorea 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 Demorea
The name Demorea has its origins in the ancient Hellenic civilization of Greece, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "demos," meaning "the people," and "rhea," meaning "to flow." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who had a connection to the masses or was viewed as a leader among the populace.
During the classical period of ancient Greece, the name Demorea appeared in several historical texts and records, although its usage was relatively rare. One notable mention can be found in Plutarch's "Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans," where a minor character named Demorea is referenced in relation to the Peloponnesian War.
The earliest known individual to bear the name Demorea was a philosopher from the city of Corinth, who lived around 450 BCE. While little is known about his life or teachings, his name was recorded in a fragmentary text by the historian Diodorus Siculus.
In the 3rd century BCE, a renowned sculptor named Demorea gained recognition for his intricate marble statues depicting scenes from Greek mythology. Several of his works were commissioned for temples and public spaces in Athens and Delphi.
During the Byzantine era, a military commander named Demorea played a significant role in the defense of Constantinople against invading forces in the 7th century CE. His tactical prowess and bravery were documented in the chronicles of the time.
In the 12th century, a notable scholar and poet named Demorea emerged in the court of the Norman kings of Sicily. His poetic works, which explored themes of love and nature, were highly regarded and preserved in various manuscripts from the medieval period.
Another prominent figure with the name Demorea was a renowned architect from the island of Crete, who lived during the Venetian occupation in the 16th century. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications that still stand today.
While the name Demorea has fallen into relative obscurity in modern times, its historical roots and associations with philosophy, art, military prowess, and literary achievements remain a testament to its rich heritage within the annals of ancient and medieval civilizations.
People
Demorea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demorea as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Demorea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demorea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demorea 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Demorea a common name?
We classify Demorea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demorea most popular?
The single biggest year for Demorea was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demorea is about 27 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 Demorea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demorea a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demorea 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 Demorea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demorea 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 Demorea 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 named Demorea?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Demorea at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.