Demple
An invented name with no definitive meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Demple. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Demple today is around 90 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demple births was 1924 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demple. 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
- • The typical person named Demple is about 90 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Demples were born before 1946.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Demple. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1924
7 babies that year
Average age
90
years old
1942 SSA rank
#4,229
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Demple: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demple from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 19 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Demple remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demple 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 Demple 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 Demple
The name Demple is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated in the ancient Celtic regions of Europe, possibly from a combination of the words "dem," meaning "earth," and "ple," meaning "people" or "tribe." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify a group or community closely connected to the land.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name's earliest use, some scholars speculate that it may have appeared in ancient druidic texts or oral traditions, reflecting the reverence the Celts held for nature and the earth. However, these claims remain unverified.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demple can be found in a medieval manuscript from the 11th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor nobleman in the region now known as Wales. This individual, Demple ap Rhys, is noted for his involvement in a local land dispute, but little else is known about his life or legacy.
In the 14th century, a French monk named Demple de Montfort gained some renown for his illuminated manuscripts and calligraphy work, which can still be found in various monastic libraries across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Demple Bellini (1430-1516) achieved recognition for his exquisite frescoes and paintings, many of which adorned churches and palaces in Venice and its surrounding areas.
In more recent times, a Scottish explorer named Demple Macgregor (1836-1892) gained fame for his expeditions into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where he documented numerous indigenous tribes and their customs.
Lastly, a notable figure in the early 20th century was Demple Sinclair (1878-1957), a British suffragette and activist who played a pivotal role in the campaign for women's right to vote in the United Kingdom.
While the name Demple may be uncommon today, its rich historical legacy serves as a reminder of the diverse cultures and individuals who have borne it throughout the centuries.
People
Demple + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demple 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
Demple: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demple?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demple 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 Demple a common name?
We classify Demple 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, 35 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demple most popular?
The single biggest year for Demple was 1924, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demple is about 90 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Demple a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demple in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.