Demoris
An invented name, derived from Greek "demo" meaning people or district.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Demoris. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demoris today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demoris births was 1981 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demoris. 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 Demoris. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1981
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#6,510
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Demoris: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demoris 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 Demoris during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demoris
The given name Demoris has its origins rooted in the ancient Greek language, tracing back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be a combination of the Greek words "demos," meaning people, and "oris," which translates to boundary or limit. This suggests that the name Demoris could have initially been associated with concepts related to the boundaries or limits of a community or society.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Demoris can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. In his work "The Histories," Herodotus briefly mentions an individual named Demoris, though the exact context and details surrounding this person remain unclear.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to 1st centuries BC, the name Demoris was occasionally used, though its popularity remained relatively obscure. Historical records from this era indicate that a few individuals bearing this name held minor positions within various Greek city-states, but none of particular significance.
As the centuries passed, the name Demoris seemed to fade from widespread use, with only a handful of notable individuals carrying it throughout history. One such person was Demoris of Ephesus, a minor philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD and wrote several treatises on ethics and virtue, though most of his works have been lost to time.
In the 6th century AD, a monk named Demoris is recorded as having lived in a monastery in the region of modern-day Turkey. He is believed to have been a scribe and contributed to the preservation of various religious texts during his lifetime.
Fast-forwarding to the 12th century, a merchant named Demoris is mentioned in several trade records from the city of Venice. He is believed to have been involved in the lucrative spice trade between Europe and the Middle East during this period.
Another notable individual with the name Demoris was a Greek military commander who lived in the late 15th century. He played a role in the resistance against the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Greek territories, though details about his specific exploits are scarce.
In the 17th century, a French nobleman named Demoris is recorded as having been a prominent figure in the court of King Louis XIV. However, his exact role and contributions remain largely undocumented.
People
Demoris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demoris as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Demoris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demoris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demoris 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 Demoris a common name?
We classify Demoris 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 Demoris most popular?
The single biggest year for Demoris was 1981, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demoris is about 43 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 Demoris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demoris a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demoris 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 Demoris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demoris 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 Demoris 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 share the name Demoris?
You can see how many people have the name Demoris on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.